25+ St. Patrick's Day Dessert Recipes (2024)

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St Patrick’s Day Desserts

Are you excited for St. Patrick’s Day? Growing up in an Irish household, St. Patrick’s Day was always a big deal! We’d eat corned beef, go to the parade, the adults would drink green beer. But what about desserts?! You simply can’t forget desserts!

So, I’ve put together a round up of dessert recipes perfect for St. Patrick’s Day so that you don’t forget a festive sweet treat when you honor the luck of the Irish!

This St. Patrick’s Day Dessert round up has everything from cake to floats, and donuts to chocolate. We’ve even got sprinkle rainbows and snack mixes for the kids too! Plus, a few healthy options thrown in for good measure.

Everyone will find a a perfect recipe in this round up of some of my favorite, and most delicious, St. Patrick’s Day Desserts!

rainbow cloud cake

This festive cake starts with a box mix and ends up as a Rainbow Cake with Sweet & Fluffy Whipped Cream Clouds! Crazy easy and so cute!

Rainbow Cloud Cake

Festive cake that starts with a box mix and end ups as a Rainbow Cake with Sweet & Fluffy Whipped Cream Clouds!

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Grasshopper Ice Cream Dessert

Grab some ice cream, cool whip and cream de menthe and you can make this delicious St. Patrick’s Day dessert recipe. Mix it all together and you have a light and fluffy treat, topped with mini chocolate chips!

Grasshopper Ice Cream

Grasshopper Ice Cream Dessert ~ Light, Fluffy & Minty Ice Cream Dessert that is always a hit!

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Rainbow Sugar Cookie Pops

How cute are these? This St. Patrick’s Day dessert idea is made with store-bought sugar cookie dough and is super easy and fun! Not only do they make a tasty treat, but they’re a perfect dessert to gift to friends.

Rainbow Sugar Cookie Pops

Rainbow Sugar Cookies Pops ~ Super easy and fun cookies that will put a smile on anyone’s face! Grab your Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough and get to work!

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Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

If mint chocolate is your thing, you’ll be obsessed with these cookies. These delicious and pretty Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies have a delicious mint filling stuffed between soft and chewy chocolate cookies. So festive and tasty!

Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Mint Chocolate Sandwich Cookies ~ Quick & Easy, Soft, Chewy Chocolate Cookies Stuffed Creamy Mint Filling!

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Lucky Leprechaun Munch

This is one of my most favorite St. Patrick’s Day desserts because it’s insanely easy and so cute! This is another great treat to gift to others. You can put servings in cute cellophane bags or even little jars and hand them out as a special dessert to others on St. Patrick’s Day.

Lucky Leprechaun Munch

Lucky Leprechaun Munch ~ Chex Mix Loaded with Lucky Charms!

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Chocolate Mint thumbprint cookies

I love that there are so many different thumbprint cookie recipes. These chocolate mint thumbprint cookies are soft and chewy, and filled with mint fudge – I think they taste like an Andes mint!

Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies

A great cookie for the holidays! Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies are a soft chocolate thumbprint cookie with a mint fudge center drizzled in chocolate.

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Leprechaun Float

Floats are just a “thing” for St. Patrick’s Day! You only need lime sherbert and Sprite to make these quick and easy leprechaun floats. The perfect festive green beverage for St. Patrick’s Day!

Leprechaun Floats

Lime Sherbet floats with lemon lime soda make the perfect St. Patrick's Day treat.

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No Churn Fudge Brownie Ice Cream

One word for this ice cream…YUM! If you don’t have an ice cream maker, not to worry. This St. Patricks Dessert recipe does not require an ice cream maker! Try this out for your next party, it makes 12 servings!

No Churn Fudge Brownie Ice Cream

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Guinness Brownies with irish cream frosting

Is it really St. Patrick’s Day if you haven’t used Irish cream in a dessert recipe?These fudgy and chewy brownies made are made with Guinness stout and Irish cream frosting. Perfect for celebrating St Patrick’s Day!

Fudgy Chewy Guinness Brownies with Irish Cream Frosting

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Dirt & Worm cups

You may not think you’d find dirt cups in a list of St. Patrick’s Day desserts, but these are perfect for the holiday! Your kids will love these fun dirt cups with creepy crawly gummy worms.

Dirt & Worm Cups

St. Patrick's Day Dirt and Worm Cups -a simple and easy dessert recipe to have on St. Patrick's Day!

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Lucky Charms cream pie

How can you make Lucky Charms even better? By using them in pie form, of course. This Lucky Charms Cream Pie is incredibly creamy and fun!

Lucky Charms Cream Pie

With a golden Oreo cookie crust and a rich vanilla filling topped with tons of Lucky Charms and sprinkles, this cream pie is literally the perfect dessert for birthday parties, kids get togethers, and any other special occasion!

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Lucky Charms Ice Cream

This Lucky Charms Ice Cream is so easy to make It’s packed with marshmallow flavor from toasted marshmallows, and is the perfect treat for kids anytime…or for St. Patrick’s Day parties!

Lucky Charms Ice Cream

A sweet, creamy No-Churn Ice Cream stuffed with Lucky Charms cereal!

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Lucky charms hot chocolate

If your St. Patrick’s Day weather is chilly, make this delicious Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate! It’s smooth and creamy and so much fun.

Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate

This Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate recipe is the perfect addition to your St. Patrick’s parties.

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Chocolate Irish Cream Filled donuts

Chocolate Irish Cream Filled Donuts…need I say more? This sweet treat is so delicious and is guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!

Chocolate Irish Cream Filled Donuts

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Rainbow cupcakes

One of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day Desserts are these Rainbow Cupcakes! This recipe will guide you through making homemade vanilla cupcake and he final touch is Rainbow Berry Candy and sugar pearls. Such a kid-friendly dessert that they can help make and decorate!

Rainbow Cupcakes

Delicious homemade vanilla cupcakes topped with a homemade buttercream frosting made to look like clouds.

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Buttercream mint chocolate chip bites

Despite their disguise, these are not cake pops! Instead, the inside is delicious buttercream frosting. Such a yummy mint chocolate treat.

Mint Chocolate Chip Bites

On the outside they just look like regular old cake balls. But inside, it’s just pure buttercream deliciousness.

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Mint Brownie Ice Cream

We really have no shortage of St. Patricks Day dessert recipes. These mint brownie push pops are so fun! I mean, who wouldn’t want brownies and ice cream in push pop form?

Mint Brownie Ice Cream Push Pops

If you love mint brownie ice cream, this recipe is perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party.

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Boozy Salted Caramel Guinness Beer float

This Salted Caramel Guinness Beer Float is guaranteed to be a favorite adult dessert!

Boozy Salted Caramel Guinness Beer Float

Instead of using plain vanilla ice cream in a Guinness Float, add salted caramel ice cream for a sweet and salty twist.

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Minty Shamrock Cheeseball

Ever heard of a dessert cheeseball? If not, you should totally try out this Minty Shamrock Cheeseball. Grab a vanilla wafer and dig in!

Minty Shamrock Cheeseball

Who's ready for a fun dessert that is bound to bring the Luck of the Irish to you? I think thisMinty Shamrock Cheese Ballwill do the trick!

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Mint Chip Cake Roll

A chocolate cake roll filled with mint whipped cream and mini chocolate chips, topped with a milk chocolate ganache. Perfect for the mint chocolate lovers in your life!

Mint Chip Cake Roll

This is the perfect dessert for National Chocolate Mint Day, for St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, or any day you are craving mint chocolate.

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Skinny Lime Poke Cake

This St. Patricks Day dessertrecipe is made using a white cake mix, two egg whites, and diet lemon-lime soda. A perfect sweet treat if you’re counting those calories.

Skinny Lime Poke Cake

Easy Skinny Lime Poke Cake recipe the whole family will love!

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Mint Chocolate Chip Popcorn

Want a snack that’s whole grain, naturally gluten-free, and isn’t loaded with sugar? This is the St. Patricks Day dessert idea for you! You and your kids will love making (and munching on!) Mint Chocolate Chip Glazed Popcorn.

Mint Chocolate Chip Popcorn

Looking for fun and crunchy snack that is an adorable treat for a St. Patrick's Day party? How about one that is healthy.

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mint creme brownie bombs

Brownies bites filled with mint and covered in a chocolate coating? YES, PLEASE!

Mint Crème Brownie Bombs

Irresistible brownie truffles filled with mint creme!

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leprechaun cookies

These are just too darn adorable to pass up! Decorate Nutter Butter cookies to look like little leprechaun friends.

Leprechaun Cookies

These leprechaun cookies are a fun and easy dessert for St. Patrick's Day!

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Rainbow Smoothie

Full of tons of fruit and topped with a fruit skewer, it’s the ultimate rainbow smoothie!

Rainbow Smoothie

Rainbow Smoothie with a beautiful 7 layer rainbow!

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Leprechaun Pot of Gold

Another great rainbow dessert! This leprechaun pot of gold is on the list of St. Patrick’s Day desserts that your kids can make for themselves. It’s a craft and dessert all-in-one.

Leprechaun Pot of Gold

The cutest St. Patrick’s Day treats with pots of gold made out of pretzels and chocolate.

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Boozy Shamrock Shake Cupcakes

Every adult needs a good boozy cupcake around St. Patrick’s Day. These delicious cupcakes are topped with Godiva white chocolate buttercream and are absolutely to die for!

Boozy Shamrock Shake Cupcakes

Theseboozy shamrock shake cupcakesare minty delicious and topped with Godiva white chocolate buttercream for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat!

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Microwave Lucky Charms Treats

Yay for St. Patrick’s Day dessert recipes that don’t heat up the house with the oven! These Lucky Charms Treats are made using just the microwave. So easy and so tasty!

Microwave Lucky Charms Treats

Microwave Lucky Charms Treats – Ooey, gooey marshmallowy treats that will disappear as quickly as you make them!

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What is the most famous dessert in Ireland? ›

One of the most popular traditional desserts in Ireland is the Irish apple cake. It's made with lots of fresh apples that are readily available in the country. Originally, it was cooked by steaming crab apples over an open fire, but now it's more commonly baked in a cast-iron skillet or a tin for a crispy texture.

What is a good menu for St. Patrick's Day? ›

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What is the most served feast on St Patrick's Day? ›

When it comes to dinner on St. Patrick's Day, the most popular meal is corned beef and cabbage—often accompanied by a green beer or two. The boiled dinner and its liquid accompaniment dominate the menu of Irish bars and restaurants up and down the country on March 17, and many home cooks serve the dish, too.

What is traditionally served in Ireland on St Patrick's Day? ›

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Of course, corned beef and cabbage still pops up on many a dinner table come St. Patrick's Day. According to The Complete Irish Pub Cookbook, traditionally, the brining liquid included is Saltpeter—a bactericide that helps produce that ultra-pigmented pink color.

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What is the famous cookie in Ireland? ›

"This is the most amazing shortbread ever. Flaky and rich, and very very simple; I've never had a shortbread that compares to it.

What is the most popular cake flavor in Ireland? ›

Chocolate Biscuit Cake

This is our Number 1 cake when it comes to popularity. Ireland just loves good ol' chocolate biscuit cake. We mix crunchy digestive and rich tea biscuits with Belgian chocolate and Irish butter.

What is the most popular sweet in Ireland? ›

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What are 5 food items associated with St. Patrick's Day? ›

St. Patrick's Day Foods
  • Colcannon. Colcannon, or Irish mashed potatoes, is a traditional Irish dish that has been consumed in the country for generations. ...
  • Irish Soda Bread. ...
  • Fried Cabbage. ...
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. ...
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  • Irish Stew. ...
  • Irish Apple Tart. ...
  • Barmbrack.

What is the Irish dinner for St Patricks Day? ›

So, What's a Traditional Irish Meal to Serve on St. Patrick's Day? Stateside, you might tuck into a meal of corned beef and cabbage on March 17. But in Ireland, it's not a common dish—instead, slow-cooked stews made with beef or lamb, and served with sides like colcannon, are more typical for St.

What is popular Irish food for St Patrick's Day? ›

St. Patrick's Day—observed every March 17—is packed with parades, good luck charms, and all things green. The event started as a religious holiday, but over time it's become a celebration of Irish culture.

What do Catholics eat on St Patricks day? ›

"This is a one day only dispensation." The dispensation will allow Catholics to eat classic St. Patrick's Day meals like corned beef and cabbage and shepherd's pie.

What is the most consumed beverage on St. Patrick's day? ›

One of the most iconic drinks associated with St. Patrick's Day is Guinness, a dark, rich Irish stout that is popular around the world. Many people also enjoy other Irish beers such as Harp, Murphy's, or Smithwick's, as well as Irish whiskey such as Jameson, Bushmills, or Tullamore Dew.

What meat do you eat on St. Patrick's day? ›

The traditions of St. Patrick's Day in America are well known. We wear green, attend parades, and eat corned beef and cabbage.

What 4 foods do people usually eat on St Patrick's Day? ›

St. Patrick's Day Foods
  • Colcannon. Colcannon, or Irish mashed potatoes, is a traditional Irish dish that has been consumed in the country for generations. ...
  • Irish Soda Bread. ...
  • Fried Cabbage. ...
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. ...
  • Shepherd's Pie. ...
  • Irish Stew. ...
  • Irish Apple Tart. ...
  • Barmbrack.

What do you serve dessert on? ›

However, dessert presentation majorly depends on the dishware you are using. Experts, therefore, suggest the use of platters. Platters are flat boards that are minimalistic and stylish. Hence, when you are serving items like cakes, brownies or ice-cream, these look best when presented in a platter.

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