27 St. Patrick’s Day Desserts to Sweeten the Holiday Celebration
Make one of these for good luck!
St. Patrick’s Day is all about celebrating Irish culture and the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. And it's coming up on March 17th! Get ready to attend a St. Patrick's Day parade, serve up a green cocktail (or a pint of Irish beer or some Irish whiskey), deck your house with DIY St. Patrick’s Day decorations, and cook up a plate of corned beef.
And don't forget to wear green! Or in this case, whip up a green dessert. Maybe plan on doing both, for twice as much good luck!
From green and rainbow-hued sweets to more traditional Irish recipes like bread pudding and stout or whiskey-infused treats, these fun and delicious St. Patrick’s Day desserts are sure to please. From festive cookies to boozy truffles to luxurious cheesecakes, these sweets are just like finding a pot of gold!
More St. Patrick's Day Recipes for Good Luck
Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Butterscotch Sauce
Bread pudding has a long history all over the British Isles. This version calls for bourbon, but you can easily swap it for a quality Irish Whiskey. This recipe bakes in a rectangle pan, which makes it a great option if you're serving a crowd.
Get the recipe for Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon-Butterscotch Sauce.
Chocolate Mocha Pie
You won't be able to stop at just one piece of this rich, pudding-like pie. Serve it up for St. Patrick's Day—it tastes like a pot of gold!
Fudgy Stout Brownies
Guinness and chocolate desserts are a match made in heaven! What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with am Irish beer spiked treat!
Copycat Shamrock Shake
Make your own Shamrock Shake at home with this quick and easy 4-ingredient recipe!
Get the recipe for Copycat Shamrock Shake at Delish.
Miniature Lucky Charm Cheesecakes
These cute and cheery green St. Patrick's Day cheesecakes, topped with a marshmallow charm, are sure to bring good luck.
Lemon-Rosemary Tea Bread
This cake slices up perfectly for a lunchtime tea. Serve it with dollops of freshly whipped cream.
Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake
If you're looking for a gluten-free dessert to serve this St. Patrick's Day, this easy and moist gluten-free cake would be perfectly festive with a drop or two of green food coloring added to the batter and the frosting!
Chocolate Lava Cakes
Is there anything more exciting than cutting into a warm lava cake and watching that gooey chocolate flow out? These homemade cakes are a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
Earl Grey Crème Brûlée
Use your favorite Irish tea in place of Earl Grey for this creamy and sugared treat.
Slice-and-Bake Shortbread Cookies
Originally hailing from Scotland, shortbread is popular all over Ireland and the UK, too. Using rich Irish butter makes these classic cookies even better.
Classic Oatmeal Cookies
Classic Oatmeal Cookies are always a great option when you need a good sweet treat for any occasion! Ireland produces tons of oats, so these would definitely serve your St. Patrick's Day festivities well.
Classic Creamy Chocolate Mousse
Add a splash of Irish whiskey or Guinness to make this mousse absolutely perfect for St. Patrick's Day!
Perfectly Buttery Cream Scones
While not necessarily a dessert, sweet scones are sometimes like the cookies of breakfast. Try the Blueberry Lavender variation of this recipe for the perfect spring sweet treat on St. Patrick's Day.
Honey Bourbon Balls
Flavored with honey whiskey (swap for Irish whiskey for a true St. Patrick's Day treat) and filled with crunchy wafer cookies and pecans, these fudgy bourbon balls are fun and boozy bite-sized treats!
Rainbow Waffle Sandwiches
If you're hoping to emulate some lucky gold at the end of the rainbow with your dessert menu this St. Patrick's Day, these rainbow ice cream sandwiches definitely need to be on your list!
Lucky Charms Cookies
These white chocolate chip cookies have a St. Patrick's Day twist: marshmallow cereal bits!
St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes
Could these cupcakes be any more perfect for St. Patrick's Day!? These rainbow candies are the perfect toppers!
Get the recipe for St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes at Delish.
Chocolate-Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches
If you've got kids, you may be in the "anything green counts" phase of celebrating. Lean into it with these classic-flavored ice cream sandwiches.
Leprechaun Chow
Another kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day dessert option is this Lucky Charms version of puppy chow. Your little leprechauns'll love snacking on it while making some St. Paddy's Day crafts.
Raspberry and White Chocolate Scones
Another variation on classic scones that's absolutely perfect for a sweet treat? Raspberry and white chocolate! Whether you serve these as a delicious addition to brunch or an afternoon snack, they're delightful.
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