25 Baileys-Spiked Desserts That Have Us Seeing Double
They're perfect for St. Patrick's Day (& beyond!)
ATTENTION: we're here to set the record straight—Baileys is NOT just for St. Patrick's Day. Speaking of, it's also not just for mixing drinks either! Here at Delish, we'll get our Baileys any which way we can, especially dessert. And we've certainly got more than a few ideas (in the form of Baileys cheesecake, mudslide no-churn ice cream, Irish coffee pops, and skillet brownie pudding) to help you. The creamy Irish liqueur adds a totally unique flavor, which is why we have maybe too many ideas on how to add it to your favorite desserts. Turns out, we love to have our booze and eat it too; drinks and dessert in the form of these Baileys-spiked desserts might be just be the best deal of the century, as far as we're concerned!
So what is Baileys, exactly? Apparently, the story of Irish cream dates back to the 1970s, when extra alcohol from Irish distilleries and extra cream from Irish dairy farms were combined with flavors like cocoa and vanilla to create the drink we know today. Though it was created in response to a surplus, now it’s a liquor store, neighborhood bar, and home bar cart staple. Baileys is the tried-and-true option, though there are other Irish cream liqueurs if you want to branch out (or you can make your own homemade Irish cream liqueur!).
You might be most familiar with the magical combo that is Baileys + chocolate. It's a mainstay for a reason as they're just always better together. Our Baileys cupcakes and Baileys truffles are both party starters in more ways than one, but these boozy sweets aren't just for the nighttime, either! Let's just say, no one will be mad to wake up to a slice of Baileys chocolate coffee cake the next day. 😉
If you want mix up more fun, it goes without saying you'll want to check out all of our top Baileys cocktail recipes, our favorite dessert cocktails, and our best boozy desserts too.
Baileys Truffles
Adding a little booze to our desserts is kind of our thing and we aren't sure how we didn't add creamy Baileys whisky-based liqueur to truffles sooner. Perfect for your next holiday party to bring along with moscato truffles.
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Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
Want to go all the way with your Baileys desserts? Turns out, it's super easy. All you need to make a quick and easy Irish cream liqueur is whiskey, half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a blender. Items you probably have in your kitchen right now! Throw everything into the blender and mix until combined. THAT'S IT. Who knew you could make something so deliciously boozy at home? Keep it on hand in the fridge for your next coffee or cocktail.
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Skillet Fudgy Brownie Pudding
If you're looking to up your brownie game this St. Patrick's Day, you've gotta try this recipe. It has Baileys Irish Cream in the batter and the whipped cream. Yum!
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Boozy S'mores Milkshake
Want a buzz but not the sting and taste of alcohol? We got you. Boozy milkshakes are about to be your new BFFs, and it doesn't get much better than this Baileys and vanilla vodka-based dream of a dessert. Want even more boozy milkshakes? Try our boozy shamrock shake or boozy chai milkshake.
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Bailey’s Chocolate Cream Pie
Who said St. Patty’s Day desserts need to be bright green? Try this delicious pie of chocolatey boozy fun instead! This no-bake twist on a classic chocolate cream pie is the perfect dessert for your holiday festivities or a clever way to use up Baileys left over from the party.
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Mudslide No-Churn Ice Cream
If you love Mudslides (and we bet you do!), you've gotta make this no-churn ice cream. All you need is 6 ingredients, and you'll be on your way to boozy dessert bliss.
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Baileys Cheesecake
Baileys shouldn't be something you break out only for the holidays. We firmly believe it's one of the best liqueurs to use in dessert (just look at some of these other Baileys recipes). We even put it in oatmeal for a fun breakfast.
Get the Oreo Baileys Cheesecake recipe.
Baileys Brownies
Just when you thought brownies couldn't get any better, we added booze in the form of a Baileys fudge frosting. You're welcome.
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Milk & Cookies Shots
Baileys and coffee might be our go-to delicious combination, but Baileys in a cookie shot glass? Sign us up. We love the ease of using store-bought cookie dough, but if you've got the time, making chocolate chip cookies from scratch is always better.
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Mudslide
A glass rimmed with chocolate and filled with a creamy drink of vodka, Baileys, and Kahlúa is our idea of a dessert cocktail. It's more than just an excuse to have booze for dessert, but it's the only one we need. Try it with our mini Baileys cheesecakes!
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Baileys Irish Coffee Popsicles
Not technically a cocktail, but we say if they can give you a buzz, they count! These double-layer Popsicles are like the boozy Fudgesicle we didn't know we needed.
Baileys Cheesecake Cups
Brownies, cheesecake, and booze? We'll call that a holy trinity. We use a box brownie mix, but by all means feel free to try our homemade brownie recipe.
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Baileys Poke Cake
Is there anything easier than a poke cake? This one is so easy, you can throw it together even after you've already started drinking.
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Tiramisu Shots
If tiramisu is your favorite dessert (ours too!), then you will go crazy for these shots. It takes a delicate pour to layer them perfectly, but it makes the cutest presentation and resembles the layers a tiramisu has. This is our favorite drink and dessert combo yet.
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Mint Irish Cream Brownies
Not only is there Baileys in the frosting here, but we baked it straight into the brownies as well. We also added some mint extract and green food dye to the frosting to give them a fun St. Patrick's Day vibe, but you can skip if you want to keep this strictly boozy.
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Baileys Cupcakes
Don't ask us how, but cake mix + eggs + veggie oil + Baileys = perfectly moist, rich chocolate cupcakes. And we didn't stop there: These lil guys get the extra boozy treatment with Baileys making its way into the batter and the frosting. Try it with the new Baileys vanilla mint shake to switch things up this year too.
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Boozy Shamrock Shakes
We know Shamrock Shakes are amazing. But BOOZY Shamrock Shakes? Now that's worth breaking out the blender for.
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Baileys Coffee Slushies
This super-boozy shake uses cold brew ice cubes, so it won't get diluted no matter how long it takes you to get to the bottom of the glass.
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Hot Cocoa Pudding Shots
Enjoy your favorite winter drink as a pudding shot! Pay attention to the ounces in the recipe to make sure everything combines and set properly.
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Mini Baileys Cheesecakes
These mini cheesecakes might be small, but they're bursting with creamy, chocolaty flavor. We're hooked. Wanna supersize them? Try our classic Baileys cheesecake.
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