23 St. Patrick’s Day Desserts You’ll Probably Eat Too Much Of (With No Regrets)

St. Patrick’s Day kinda flies under the radar in terms of desserts (or at least in my experience).

Typically, I find myself getting excited for Christmas, Easter, or Halloween sweets. But after creating this list of St. Patrick’s Day desserts, I’m kind of surprised I haven’t enjoyed this holiday more.

There are so many fun, festive recipes to try, and they all look ridiculously good. So, if you’re in the mood for some delicious (and visually appealing) desserts for St. Patty’s day, then you’re probably gonna enjoy what I found.

Seriously, you might end up making more than one of these desserts come March 17th.

1. Chocolate Cheesecake With Baileys

I kind of need this St. Patrick’s Day dessert. I mean look at how rich and chocolatey this cheesecake looks.

So I’d say grab a fork and dive into this insanely good looking recipe. You’re gonna get an amazingly perfect mix of chocolatey goodness and nicely smooth Baileys.

Honestly, this might just be one of the best St. Patty’s day desserts on this list.

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2. Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

A super simple recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes and it’s the perfect dessert for people who love mint and chocolate.

I also feel like this would be the perfect soft and satisfying dessert to pull out for your St. Patrick’s Day gathering.

Enjoy this minty sweet treat with a hot cup of your favorite drink (maybe a mint hot chocolate?) and you’re all set!

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3. Matcha Scones

This is one of those Saint Patrick’s Day desserts that’s festively green, but isn’t over the top. Also, I love matcha and I love scones, so I feel like this recipe has to be really good.

And if you’re looking for green desserts for your St. Patrick’s Day dessert table, then this is probably a great one to try.

Oh, and with white chocolate chips and maple syrup, I bet these taste ridiculously rich and delicious.

Side Note: This makes 8 scones and is ready in just 30 minutes, so I think it might be a great one to try this March!

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4. Irish Bread Pudding

If you’re looking for desserts for St. Patrick’s Day with a bit of an Irish-inspired flair, then this is the one to try.

It’s easy, cooked with whiskey and warm spices, uses brioche bread, and has an ultra rich and creamy sauce. Perfect for a cold St. Patrick’s Day.

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5. Baileys Irish Cream No-Bake Pie (With Oreo Crust)

No baking, just rich, chocolatey goodness, an Oreo crust, and probably the perfect dessert to pair with a hot cup of coffee. Make it for your family or a fun St. Patty’s Day party and enjoy!

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6. Lucky Charms Marshmallow Donuts

It’s time to get your air fryer out. And while this sweet is far from being a traditional Irish dessert, it is a great dessert (or breakfast) to get you in the festive mood. Also, if you’re looking for something with shamrocks, rainbows, gold, and a bit of luck for St. Patrick’s Day, then this is the recipe for you.

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7. Irish Tea Cake

Now if you are looking for something that does feel a bit more traditional, then you might wanna make this dessert on March 17th. It’s a light and fluffy cake that really does pair well with hot tea. Maybe this is your sign to have a tea party for St. Patrick’s Day?

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8. Easy Chocolate Pistachio Eclairs

If you want a simple way to impress your guests without a ton of effort, then these green, chocolatey pistachio eclairs are your answer. They’re like a fancy dessert but without all the work.

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9. Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Cake

When regular chocolate cake just won’t cut it on St. Patrick’s Day, then it’s time to make this Baileys Irish Cream chocolate cake. Also, how do you not make it? It looks so rich, dark, and ridiculously eatable.

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10. Baileys Brownies

I feel like this is the perfect St. Patty’s Day dessert for when you want something that feels a bit more simple, but still tastes decadent. Also, it’s topped with a Baileys ganache which kind of makes these worth baking and then eating all in one sitting.

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11. Lucky Charms Bark

If you’re looking for something green and gold, kind of magical, creamy, colorful, and fun to eat, then this is your dessert recipe. It’s a fun one to make for the kids, enjoy solo, or bring to a fun St. Patrick’s Day party with good friends.

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12. Cereal Milk Tartlets

I am in love with these cute, festive tartlets. I mean how do you look at these and not wanna make them? Also, I feel like this is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day sweet to make for when you’re feeling extra.

Enjoy them later in the evening or as a breakfast on the day of with some coffee, it’s up to you!

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13. Mint Oreos Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies look like the perfect combo of Mint Oreos and gooey chocolate chips. Also, I feel like this is the perfect recipe to make for when you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day solo (or with one other person) and you want something really tasty to enjoy while watching a good movie.

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14. Irish Cream Bundt Cake

If you’re having a bit of a brunch situation on St. Patty’s Day, then I think this Irish cream bundt cake needs to be on your table. It looks so moist, creamy, a bit elevated, and perfect for pairing with coffee.

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15. Irish Cream Brownies With Baileys Frosting

I know I shared a similar recipe earlier, but this one has a cream cheese Baileys Irish cream frosting, so I couldn’t not put it on this list.

Also, they just look so fudgy and gooey which means they need to be made this St. Patrick’s Day.

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16. Baileys Chocolate Irish Cream Cookies

Step up your cookie game with these Bailey’s chocolate Irish cream cookies. I mean yes, you could just make normal chocolate chip cookies on St. Patrick’s Day, but why would you want to?

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17. Irish Coffee Cake

I love coffee cake, and this Irish-inspired version of the desserts sounds and looks so good!

With rich brown sugar, Baileys in the cake and streusel topping, butter, and warm spices, it’s perfect for a cold March day.

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18. Bailey’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

They’re soft, they’re chewy, and they might just become your new favorite dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. Also, how do even you overlook these Baileys chocolate chip cookies stuffed with a Baileys buttercream frosting? Like these are begging to be made.

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19. Brownie Mint Ice Cream

Mint and chocolate ice cream has always been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. It’s creamy, it rich, and of course it’s chocolatey. But this version with brownies honestly takes it to a whole new level.

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20. Irish Cream Edible Cookie Dough

This looks a bit intense, but still really really good. Maybe this is more of a dessert to make for a crowd rather than just enjoy alone, but you do you!

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21. Pot of Gold St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

These pot of gold St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes are perfect for kids… or adults too. Honestly, there really are no rules except that you just enjoy whatever you make this year.

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22. Guinness Cheesecake (Vegan)

I honestly don’t think you need to be vegan in order to enjoy this Guinness cheesecake. It looks so rich, creamy, dark, and it’s even made with a bourbon cookie crust. So if you’re looking for a St. Patricks’ Day dessert that feels like it came right out of a pretty food magazine, then this is the one to make on March 17th.

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23. White Chocolate Matcha Cookies

They’re a little bit fancy, nicely sweet, and they look really good. Also, creamy white chocolate and deep matcha flavors just work so well together. So if you need another green dessert for St. Patty’s Day, then this is a great option!

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