7 of the best Baileys recipes to make this Christmas

Katy Salter

Food journalist Katy writes about all things edible for newspapers and magazines, and is a regular contributor to delicious. magazine.

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Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Baileys. But why just sip your Irish cream liqueur when you could be adding it to all sorts of festive desserts and treats? We’ve come up with seven clever ways to add some Baileys magic to mince pies, trifles, cakes and more Christmas favourites. Make it an extra delicious Christmas with these boozy Baileys recipes…

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7 of the best Baileys recipes to make this Christmas

Baileys Yule log
Ahhh… the Yule log: mainstay of the buffet table and beloved alternative to Christmas pudding. We’ve given it the Baileys treatment with a boozy chocolate buttercream. For grown ups only!

Tipsy snowman choux buns
Oh dear, it appears these snowmen have been at the Irish cream! If you fancy a festive baking project, this is the showstopping Christmas dessert recipe for you. Homemade choux buns with a craquelin coating are filled with a Baileys-spiked cream and decorated with jolly faces.

Baileys mince pies
More is more in this mince pies recipe. First, the rich mincemeat gets a slug of creamy Baileys, before the pies are finished with a homemade Baileys butter on the side.

Baileys hazelnut parfaits
A sophisticated make-ahead dessert for Christmas entertaining that can be stored in the freezer for up to a month. Smart! These nutty and boozy parfaits would make a fabulous dinner party dessert served with a jug of extra Baileys for drizzling.

Baileys chocolate tiramisu trifle
Crack open the Baileys for this epic Christmas trifle. This impressive dessert is actually a doddle to assemble. It uses shop-bought brownies and trifle sponges dipped in coffee for the cake layers, topped with a Baileys-spiked white chocolate cream. Prefer white chocolate? We have a white Baileys trifle too!

Chocolate Baileys cake
Know a Baileys lover with a birthday coming up? Surprise them with this beautiful cake. There’s Baileys in the airy white-chocolate and vanilla sponge, as well as in the boozy milk-chocolate ganache. It makes a great alternative Christmas cake for those that aren’t a fan of dried fruit, too.

Brandy snaps with Baileys espresso martini cream
Bring back the brandy snap! We think it’s time for this retro treat to make a comeback. To speed the brandy snap revival along we’ve given them a modern makeover. The crisp curls are filled with an espresso martini cream made with – what else – Baileys.