Every year 17th of March, we get our green on and celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day! This is a great reason "to throw a potluck party, decorate everything with shamrocks and make some traditional Irish dishes or just some fun green foods to fit the theme.
You might be thinking of adding green coloring to beer and making a list of green cocktails, but don’t forget about St. Patrick’s Day desserts!
You can make spiked Irish desserts with Guinness, Bailey’s cream liqueur, whiskey, or bourbon. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a classic coffee cake or bread and butter pudding. And, of course, get some green food ideas for the best St. Patty’s Day celebration ever!
We can guarantee that these Irish desserts will sham-rock your world and impress your friends and family.
Guinness is an excellent addition to your dessert recipes! It brings notes of chocolate, sweet caramel, and bitter coffee that work beautifully in cakes and brownies. When using stout in baked goods, keep in mind that not all of it cooks out; some alcohol remains after baking.
Here are our favorite desserts with Guinness:
Not just your regular dirt cake recipe, but a boozy chocolate dessert perfect for St. Patty's party.
These delicious cupcakes are made with Irish cream liqueur, Jameson whiskey, and Guinness chocolate frosting - everything you need for a truly festive treat. Whether you're sharing with friends or enjoying on your own, these cupcakes are guaranteed to bring some Irish cheer to your day.
You may be surprised to find out that some of the best St. Patrick's Day desserts don't necessarily include green dye or alcohol! The traditional Irish foods are just as delicious and easy to make. Our favorite recipes include the famous soda bread, Irish shortbread toffee bars, spiced apple cake, and bread and butter pudding.
These delicious toffee bars are everyone's childhood favorite. You might also know them as Millionaire's Shortbread bars because they are so rich. They consist of a layer of crumbly shortbread, a layer of soft caramel, and chocolate.
What's more Irish than whiskey and Irish cream liqueur? If you're looking for something a little extra special, why not try incorporating Bailey's Irish Cream or whiskey into your recipes? Here are some of our favorite ideas to get you started.
It wouldn't be a true celebration without some fun and festive green desserts! These Irish-inspired dessert recipes will get you feeling lucky in no time!
