Bailey’s Irish Cream Brownies dessert starts with a fudgy brownie, which is topped with soft Bailey’s buttercream frosting and decadent chocolate ganache!
Chocolate brownies are an absolute favorite in our house and they are my go-to recipe whenever I need a quick and yummy chocolate treat. Just think… your favorite rich chocolate brownie recipe but made with Bailey’s Irish Cream frosting and Bailey’s chocolate ganache?
This recipe turns a classic chocolate brownie into a gourmet layered dessert.
Bailey’s Brownies with Bailey’s Irish Cream is perfect as a sophisticated sweet treat to enjoy when celebrating St Patrick’s Day. You can easily customize these brownies by using a different flavored creamy liqueur to suit a different holiday or theme.
How to Make Bailey’s Irish Cream Brownies?
To make Brownies:
• Preheat the oven as indicated on the brownie box. Line a 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, set it aside.
• Mix brownie packet with ingredients listed on the package instructions.
• Bake brownies in the prepared pan according to the package instructions.
• Cool brownies completely.
To make Bailey’s frosting:
• In a mixing bowl, beat butter on medium speed until fluffy
• Add in Bailey’s and mix well
• Add powdered sugar a little at a time until completely incorporated and beat until soft and fluffy
• Spread over brownies and refrigerate while making the Bailey’s ganache
To make the Bailey’s ganache:
• In a sauce pan over medium high heat, combine Bailey’s and heavy cream
• Bring just to a boil and immediately pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 3-4 minutes without stirring
• Whisk until smooth and spread over chilled, frosted brownies
• Refrigerate until set.
Can I Freeze These Brownies?
This perfect dessert freezes really well and can be frozen for up to three months.
Can I Make These Brownies From Scratch?
If you have a favorite brownie recipe, you can certainly make them from scratch instead of using a boxed brownie mix.
Can I leave the Bailey’s out?
If you wanted to skip the Bailey’s completely in this recipe, you can. Just use water for the brownies and replace it in the buttercream and ganache with the same amount of cream instead.
These Brownies are so decadent! If you love the flavor of Bailey’s Irish Cream then these chocolate brownies are for you. Enjoy!
Bailey’s Irish Cream Brownies
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy16
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minutesBailey’s Irish Cream Brownies dessert starts with a fudgy brownie, which is topped with soft Bailey’s buttercream frosting and decadent chocolate ganache!
Ingredients
- For the Brownies:
1 box Chocolate Brownie Mix, plus ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies typically eggs, oil, and water
- For the Bailey’s Frosting:
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
3-4 tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream
3 cups powdered sugar
- For the Bailey’s ganache:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream
Directions
- To make Brownies:
- Preheat the oven as indicated on the brownie box. Line a 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper, set it aside.
- Mix brownie packet with ingredients listed on the package instructions.
- Bake brownies in the prepared pan according to the package instructions.
- Cool brownies completely.
- To make Bailey’s frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter on medium speed until fluffy
- Add in Bailey’s and mix well
- Add powdered sugar a little at a time until completely incorporated and beat until soft and fluffy
- Spread over brownies and refrigerate while making the Bailey’s ganache
- To make the Bailey’s ganache:
- In a sauce pan over medium high heat, combine Bailey’s and heavy cream
- Bring just to a boil and immediately pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 3-4 minutes without stirring
- Whisk until smooth and spread over chilled, frosted brownies
- Refrigerate until set.
- Serve
