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Baileys Brownies
Baileys Brownies are three layers of rich chocolate and Irish cream. With Baileys in every layer, these boozy brownies are a delectable, adults only dessert.
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The perfect combination of rich chocolate and Irish cream, Bailey’s Brownies are a delectable, grown-up dessert. With a fudgy brownie base topped with yummy Irish cream frosting and ganache, you’ll want to make a batch of these Baileys brownies for the adults at your next get-together.
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Baileys Brownies
These boozy brownies feature Bailey’s in all three layers, from the chocolate brownies to the fluffy Irish cream frosting, and even the layer of thick luscious chocolate ganache. If you love chocolate and Baileys, then these rich brownies are the perfect dessert for kicking up your next celebration a notch.
The decadent combination of rich chocolate and Irish cream is the perfect choice to serve for St. Patrick’s Day or for celebrating the holidays. Enjoy them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a cup of coffee. You could even serve them with a cocktail made with Baileys and Coffee Ice Cubes.
Turn a box brownie mix into a dessert that’s fudgy, chewy, and moist, with a deep chocolate flavor and the taste of Baileys in every bite. A delicious adult dessert, you’ll want to sink your teeth into these triple-layer brownies.
Baileys Brownies Ingredients
- Brownie mix - plus ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies, typically eggs, oil, and water
- Butter - salted butter
- Sugar - powdered sugar, sifted
- Vanilla extract
- Baileys Irish Cream
- Whipping cream - heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate chips - semi-sweet chocolate chips
Rich and creamy, the Bailey’s can be added to all three layers, just like the recipe calls for, or it can be put in just one or two of the layers. For the most impact you can put the Baileys in the buttercream layer if you don’t want to include it in the other layers.
The Baileys is not cooked in the buttercream layer, so there is a small alcohol content in the brownies but it is minimal. If you want to include even more Baileys you can substitute an equal amount of Baileys Irish Cream for the amount of water listed on the box mix instructions.
The brownies need to be completely cooled before frosting so that they don’t melt the frosting. Once the brownies are frosted you can pop them into the freezer while you prepare the ganache. This will help the frosting to firm up so that the ganache can go on smoothly.
How to Make Baileys Brownies
FIRST STEP: Preheat the oven as indicated on the brownie box. Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
SECOND STEP: Prepare and bake brownies in an 8x8 square baking dish according to the package instructions. You can also substitute the indicated ¼ cup water for ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream in the brownie recipe.
THIRD STEP: Cool brownies completely.
FOURTH STEP: Prepare the buttercream layer by beating together butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until combined.
FIFTH STEP: With the mixer running at low speed, pour two tablespoons of Baileys into the buttercream mixture and continue beating.
SIXTH STEP: Add whipping cream 1 tablespoon at a time while continuously beating until a fluffy, smooth frosting forms.
SEVENTH STEP: Use an offset spatula to spread the buttercream in an even layer over the top of the cooled brownies.
EIGHTH STEP: Place brownies in the freezer while you prepare the ganache.
NINTH STEP: Combine ⅓ cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of Baileys in a heatproof bowl. Microwave for 45-60 seconds until the cream mixture is just coming to a simmer.
TENTH STEP: Pour hot cream over 1 cup of chocolate chips. Let sit for 3-4 minutes.
ELEVENTH STEP: Stir the chocolate mixture until a smooth ganache forms.
TWELFTH STEP: Spread ganache over the chilled, frosted brownies.
THIRTEENTH STEP: Allow ganache to set (either on the countertop for 45-60 minutes or in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes).
FOURTEENTH STEP: Lift brownies from the tray by the flaps of parchment paper. Cut into even squares and serve immediately.
Can I leave the Bailey’s out?
You can skip the Baileys by using water for the brownies and replace it in the buttercream and ganache with the same amount of cream instead.
Can I use a different brand of Irish Cream?
Baileys is only one brand of Irish Cream, any brand can be used in this Baileys brownie recipe.
Can I freeze Baileys Brownies?
These boozy brownies can be frozen for up to three months.
How to Store Baileys Brownies
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover Baileys Brownies either on the countertop at room temperature covered in plastic wrap or aluminum foil or in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.
IN THE FREEZER: Freeze brownies in a single layer and then store with parchment paper between layers. Brownies can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Baileys Brownies
Baileys Brownies are three layers of rich chocolate and Irish cream. With Baileys in every layer, these boozy brownies are a delectable, adults only dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box of brownie mix plus ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies (typically eggs, oil, and water)
Baileys Buttercream
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream
- 3-4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven as indicated on the brownie box. Line an 8x8 square baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Prepare and bake brownies in an 8x8 square baking dish according to the package instructions. You can also substitute the indicated ¼ cup water for ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream in the brownie recipe.
- Cool brownies completely.
- Prepare the buttercream layer by beating together butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until combined.
- With the mixer running at low speed, pour two tablespoons of Baileys into the buttercream mixture and continue beating.
- Add whipping cream 1 tablespoon at a time while continuously beating until a fluffy, smooth frosting forms.
- Use an offset spatula to spread the buttercream in an even layer over the top of the cooled brownies.
- Place brownies in the freezer while you prepare the ganache.
- Combine ⅓ cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of Baileys in a heatproof bowl. Microwave for 45-60 seconds until the cream mixture is just coming to a simmer.
- Pour hot cream over 1 cup of chocolate chips. Let sit for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir the chocolate mixture until a smooth ganache forms.
- Spread ganache over the chilled, frosted brownies.
- Allow ganache to set (either on the countertop for 45-60 minutes or in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes).
- Lift brownies from the tray by the flaps of parchment paper. Cut into even squares and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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