Best 5 Irish Cream Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Irish Cream Bars, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of creamy Irish cream, rich chocolate, and a crispy cookie crust. Immerse yourself in the velvety smoothness of the Irish cream filling, perfectly complemented by the decadent chocolate ganache. The base of these bars is formed by a sturdy cookie crust, providing a satisfying crunch with every bite. Allow yourself to be captivated by the combination of textures and flavors, making each bite an unforgettable experience. This article presents three irresistible recipes for Irish Cream Bars: the Classic Irish Cream Bars, the No-Bake Irish Cream Bars, and the Gluten-Free Irish Cream Bars, ensuring there's a perfect recipe for everyone.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

IRISH CREAM-COFFEE BARS



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Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2009! Special occasion? Make deliciously decadent bars with liqueur, coffee and a foolproof sugar cookie mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or crystals
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
25 cinnamon sticks (2 inch)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cookie mix and pecans. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in egg. Press half of cookie mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Reserve remaining cookie mixture.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir milk, 2 tablespoons liqueur and the coffee granules until well blended. Pour evenly over warm crust. Sprinkle reserved cookie mixture over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes at room temperature. Refrigerate 1 hour to cool completely. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into bars (5 rows by 5 rows). Store bars covered at room temperature.
  • Just before serving, in small bowl, beat whipping cream, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon liqueur and the vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Top each bar with dollop of whipped cream; sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Insert cinnamon stick into each dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1 g

EASY BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM BARS



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Make and share this Easy Bailey's Irish Cream Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 1 15x10 pan

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3 eggs
2/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream
1/3 cup oil
2 cups cream cheese vanilla frosting (use the premade frosting, I just use one regular size container)
1 (12 ounce) package vanilla chips
1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 15 x 10-in pan.
  • Mix cake mix with eggs, Irish cream and oil.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup of prepared cake batter for swirl.
  • Pour cake batter into pan.
  • In a small bowl, blend all swirl ingredients, with 1/2 cup cake mixture.
  • Drop large spoonfuls of this mixture over the cake batter.
  • Swirl with a fork to make a marble effect.
  • Bake 25-30 mins, or until bars tests done.
  • Cool and cut into squares.
  • Delicious!

IRISH CREAM BARS



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Need a little dessert to complete a fine dinner? Try a sophisticated bar that will pair nicely with coffee.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup Irish cream liqueur
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
Betty Crocker™ chocolate candy sprinkles, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup flour, the butter, powdered sugar and cocoa with spoon until soft dough forms. Press in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches. Bake 10 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except whipping cream and chocolate sprinkles with wire whisk until blended. Pour over baked layer. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool slightly; refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
  • In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with medium writing or star tip. Pipe dollop of cream onto each bar. Top with chocolate sprinkles. Store covered in refrigerator up to 48 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 30 mg

IRISH CREAM-COFFEE BARS



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Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2009! Special occasion? Make deliciously decadent bars with liqueur, coffee and a foolproof sugar cookie mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup cold butter
1 egg
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or crystals
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
25 cinnamon sticks (2 inch)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cookie mix and pecans. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. With fork, stir in egg. Press half of cookie mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Reserve remaining cookie mixture.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir milk, 2 tablespoons liqueur and the coffee granules until well blended. Pour evenly over warm crust. Sprinkle reserved cookie mixture over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool 30 minutes at room temperature. Refrigerate 1 hour to cool completely. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into bars (5 rows by 5 rows). Store bars covered at room temperature.
  • Just before serving, in small bowl, beat whipping cream, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon liqueur and the vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Top each bar with dollop of whipped cream; sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Insert cinnamon stick into each dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1 g

IRISH CREAM BARS



Irish Cream Bars image

Need a little dessert to complete a fine dinner? Try a sophisticated bar that will pair nicely with coffee.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup Irish cream liqueur
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
Betty Crocker™ chocolate candy sprinkles, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup flour, the butter, powdered sugar and cocoa with spoon until soft dough forms. Press in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches. Bake 10 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except whipping cream and chocolate sprinkles with wire whisk until blended. Pour over baked layer. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool slightly; refrigerate at least 2 hours before cutting. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
  • In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with medium writing or star tip. Pipe dollop of cream onto each bar. Top with chocolate sprinkles. Store covered in refrigerator up to 48 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 30 mg

Tips:

  • Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before you start mixing. This will help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have any Bailey's Irish Cream, you can substitute another type of Irish cream liqueur.
  • If you want a more intense Irish cream flavor, you can add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder to the cheesecake filling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the cheesecake filling. Overmixing can cause the cheesecake to become dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent the top from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set properly.
  • When you're ready to serve the cheesecake, top it with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.

Conclusion:

Irish cream bars are a delicious and decadent dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your cheesecake with a strong Irish cream flavor or a more subtle hint of Irish cream, these bars are sure to please.

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