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.
1box of brownie mixplus ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies (typically eggs, oil, and water)
Baileys Buttercream
½cupsalted buttersoftened
2½cupspowdered sugarsifted
1tspvanilla extract
2tbspBaileys Irish Cream
3-4tbspheavy whipping cream
Ganache
1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
⅓cupheavy whipping cream
2tbspBaileys 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.