Have you ever been to Ireland and loved the sweet treats? Or simply love the Irish culture and want to try some of their traditional desserts? Read below to find the best Irish Desserts that are perfect not only for the holidays but any time of the year!

You’ll certainly love the plethora of options below that range from kid-friendly desserts to family desserts to desserts that are just meant for the adults! Each bite of these desserts will provide comfort and surely satisfy all of your cravings.

What Are Good St. Patrick’s Day Desserts?

If you think of St.Patrick’s Day, you probably think of green beer, green desserts and wearing green. Some of the top desserts are Irish Apple Pie, Shamrock Shakes, Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce, Porter Cake or Irish Cake. Most Irish desserts are rather simple to make. 

Easy Classic Irish Desserts

Irish Soda Bread

Making Irish Soda Bread is easier than you think! All it takes is some caraway seeds, raisins, flour, buttermilk, and a few other ingredients. What gives this bread the name is the way that the acid in the buttermilk reacts with the base of the baking soda to provide the bread’s leavening. 

Irish Cream Brownies

Rich, delicious and boozy, these Irish Cream Brownies are made with Irish cream liqueur and topped with a smooth chocolate frosting. Remember though, these brownies are for adults only!

Porter Cake

Irish Porter Cake is what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with dried fruit, hearty spices, and porter beer, this cake is usually served during the holidays. As it’s so simple to make, you can enjoy it as an afternoon snack!

Barmbrack

This traditional Barmbrack certainly gives a nod to the Irish! This bread is filled with raisins that have been soaked in tea overnight and finished with a touch of sweet honey butter.

Irish Coffee

Craving some Irish Coffee? Here you can learn how to make that perfect cup. To make this simple recipe, you’ll need hot coffee, Irish whiskey, maple syrup, and whipped cream. Enjoy and sip carefully!

Kid-Friendly Irish Desserts

Irish Tea Cake

Sticking with simplicity, this Irish Tea Cake follows suit. In fact, you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry right now! As you may have guessed, it’s traditionally served with tea or coffee, but it makes for a light, refreshing dessert after any meal.

Irish Apple Cake

Maybe one of the best Irish desserts you will come across is this apple cake. Tender, soft, and jam-packed with apples, you’ll enjoy every bite! You’ll especially love that the apples hold their shape when baked and have a little crispness to them. 

Shamrock Shakes

Recreate those famous McDonald’s shamrock shakes any time of the year. All it takes is four simple ingredients, with two of the main ones being mint extract and green food coloring. Like it a bit thicker? Simply cut down on the amount of milk you use.

Irish Apple Crumble

A delicious dessert made with sweetened apples, covered in a crumbly, oaty, and buttery topping! You’ll find absolute comfort in this warm dessert. It’s typically smothered in custard, however, you can certainly opt to eat it without.

Scones

Have you visited Ireland before? Then you probably know that scones are always on the table! You will typically see them at breakfast or brunch, and most definitely at tea time!  All it takes is a few simple ingredients to enjoy this treat, and be sure to top it off with some jam.

Irish Desserts with Alcohol

Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Who doesn’t love something as comforting as bread pudding? Perfect for St.Patrick’s day, this Irish bread pudding with Whiskey sauce can really be enjoyed any time of the year. The secret to taking this bread pudding from good to amazingly decadent is the whiskey sauce! 

Bailey’s Cheesecake

It’s the perfect grown-up dessert that will please all of your guests. It’s indulgent, it’s rich, it’s over the top! This Bailey’s Cheesecake features a crunch oreo crust with a smooth and creamy, bailey-infused filling and topped with a chocolate ganache. The end product is rich but not too sweet.

Irish Whiskey Truffles

Whiskey lovers, this one is for you! They’re easy to make and are incredibly elegant! So much so that they hold up incredibly well and make the perfect gift. Filled with chocolate, cocoa powder and you can’t forget the whiskey!

Guinness Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate, sugar, coffee, and Guinness beer are just a few of the ingredients that make this perfect Guinness Chocolate Mousse. You can serve this in champagne glasses but typically is served in beer glasses with some whipped cream on top to mimic Guinness beer.

Bourbon Caramel Sauce

A 4-ingredient bourbon caramel sauce that is completely dreamy! Perfect addition to sundaes, crisps, cookies, cakes, and more. You’ll certainly be searching for things to drizzle this sauce on, safely too as this recipe only calls for 1 tbsp of bourbon.

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