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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Charming Desserts to Bring Luck to Your St. Patrick’s Day

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 16, 2025, updated March 12, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    St. Patrick's Day is a time for celebration, and what better way to join in the fun than with some delightful desserts? From rich chocolate treats to vibrant green goodies, these 24 charming desserts are sure to bring a touch of luck to your festivities. Whether you're hosting a party or just looking to sweeten your day, these recipes will add a festive flair to your celebrations.

    Watergate Salad

    Watergate Salad.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    Watergate Salad, often called "Pistachio Delight," is a sweet and creamy dessert salad. It combines pistachio pudding, crushed pineapple, whipped topping, chopped pecans, and mini marshmallows for a tasty treat.

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    St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

    St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes.
    Photo Credit: Budget Delicious.

    These chocolate cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day are soft and delicious, with a fun surprise of sprinkles inside. Topped with creamy buttercream and decorated with mini marshmallows and rainbow candy, they add a festive touch to your celebration.

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    Guinness Chocolate Cake with Brown Butter Frosting

    Guinness Chocolate Cake with Brown Butter Frosting.
    Photo Credit: Blue Bowl.

    Guinness Chocolate Cake is a rich and flavorful dessert that combines the deep taste of Guinness with brown butter. Topped with a creamy brown butter Guinness frosting, this cake is a great choice for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

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    Baileys Chocolate Cake with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting

    Baileys Chocolate Cake with Baileys Cream Cheese Frosting.
    Photo Credit: Blue Bowl.

    Baileys Cake is a simple yet delightful chocolate cake that’s infused with Baileys Irish Cream for a rich flavor. Topped with a creamy Baileys frosting and chocolate shavings, it’s a perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day.

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    Guinness Cupcakes

    Guinness Cupcakes.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    Guinness cupcakes are rich and chocolatey, offering a delightful treat for St. Patrick's Day. These moist cupcakes strike a nice balance, being sweet but not overly so.

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    Pistachio Cookies

    Pistachio Cookies.
    Photo Credit" Maria's Mixing Bowl.

    Pistachio cookies are soft, chewy, and fun to make with instant pudding mix. A touch of green food coloring gives them a festive look, making them great for St. Patrick’s Day.

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    Grasshopper Bars

    Grasshopper Bars.
    Photo Credit: Raia's Recipes.

    Coconut avocado grasshopper bars are a tasty treat that everyone can enjoy, even if they have allergies. Packed with healthy ingredients, these bars are a fun and delicious dessert for St. Patrick's Day, and don’t worry, there are no grasshoppers in them!

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    Dark Chocolate Mint Matcha Cups

    Dark Chocolate Mint Matcha Cups.
    Photo Credit: Eat Fresh Glow.

    Dark chocolate mint matcha cups are a delightful treat for anyone who loves mint and chocolate. With a smooth matcha filling covered in rich dark chocolate, these cups are easy to whip up and great for sharing or enjoying as a special snack.

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    Grasshopper Pie

    Grasshopper Pie.
    Photo Credit: In The Kitch.

    Grasshopper pie is a delicious frozen dessert that combines chocolate and mint flavors, inspired by the classic cocktail. It’s easy to make, taking just about 15 minutes to prepare, and doesn’t require any baking.

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    Baileys Affogato

    Baileys Affogato.
    Photo Credit: Oh Sweet Culture Shock.

    This Affogato gets a fun twist with a splash of Baileys, turning a classic Italian treat into something special. It's a great dessert for warm days when you want something a little more exciting.

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    M&M Cookie Bars

    M&M Cookie Bars.
    Photo Credit: Binky's Culinary Carnival.

    M&M Cookie Bars are a simple dessert that kids can join in on making. For St. Patrick’s Day, you can use green mint-flavored M&Ms to add a festive touch.

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    Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats

    Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats.
    Photo Credit: Baked Collective.

    Lucky Charms marshmallow treats are a fun and delicious twist on the classic dessert. They're great for St. Patrick's Day or any day, and kids really love their extra sweetness.

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    Grasshopper Cheesecake Bars

    Grasshopper Cheesecake Bars.
    Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

    These cheesecake bars are a fun treat for any celebration, especially for St. Patrick's Day. Everyone will enjoy these adorable grasshopper cheesecake bars!

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    St. Patrick's Day Popcorn

    St. Patrick's Day Popcorn.
    Photo Credit: Mom Foodie.

    Leprechaun Popcorn covered in green and white chocolate with M&Ms is a fun treat for St. Patrick's Day. It's great for kids' celebrations and makes a tasty snack to enjoy at work.

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    Funfetti Blondies

    Funfetti Blondies.
    Photo Credit: Liv's Little Muffins.

    These blondies are packed with sprinkles and have a delicious mix of vanilla, butterscotch, and toffee flavors from the brown sugar. They’re a simple dessert that everyone, both kids and adults, will love.

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    Baked Matcha Lemon Glazed Donuts

    Baked Matcha Lemon Glazed Donuts.
    Photo Credit: Healthy World Cuisine.

    The earthy flavor of green tea combined with a bright citrus glaze creates a delightful treat. These soft matcha donuts bring a refreshing touch to any occasion.

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    Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse Brownies

    Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse Brownies.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Hero.

    Mint Chocolate Chip Mousse Brownies are a delicious twist on classic brownies. They feature a rich, fudgy base topped with a light mint chip mousse and finished off with a chocolate glaze and green candies.

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    Soda Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel

    Soda Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel.
    Photo Credit: Man Meets Oven.

    Soda bread pudding is a cozy dessert that hits the spot. It's soaked in a mix of milk, cream, coffee, and whiskey, then finished with a delicious whiskey caramel, making it great served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

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    Grasshopper Pie

    Grasshopper Pie.
    Photo Credit: Sweet & Savory Meals.

    Grasshopper Pie is a refreshing no-bake dessert featuring a minty mousse filling, an Oreo cookie crust, and a topping of whipped cream and chocolate curls. We’ve made it alcohol-free so everyone can enjoy this delightful treat, which is one of our favorites.

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    Pistachio Pudding Cookies

    Pistachio Pudding Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Home Cooked Harvest.

    These Pistachio Pudding Cookies are chewy and have a nice nutty flavor, making them a great treat for anyone who loves pistachios. Their vibrant green color makes them a fun addition to any holiday celebration.

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    Key Lime Pie Bars

    Key Lime Pie Bars.
    Photo Credit: Baked Abundance.

    Key lime pie bars are a tasty and refreshing treat that blend the zesty flavor of key lime filling with a sweet, buttery crust. This dessert is easy to prepare and only needs a few ingredients, making it perfect for anyone, even if you're not a pro in the kitchen.

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    Mint Aero Cheesecake

    Mint Aero Cheesecake.
    Photo Credit: Eat Cook Bake.

    This mint Aero cheesecake has a delicious Oreo crust that combines mint and chocolate perfectly. It's simple to whip up with just a few ingredients and everyone in the family will love it.

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    Matcha Brownies With White Chocolate

    Matcha Brownies With White Chocolate.
    Photo Credit: Eat Cook Bake.

    These soft and rich white chocolate matcha brownies are a great treat for anyone who enjoys green tea. They bring a unique flavor that makes them a fun dessert for St. Patrick's Day.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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