If you’re searching for the best desserts, you probably fall into one of two categories.
You either want something bright and fun that your kids can help make. If you’re looking for St. Patrick’s Day Desserts, there are plenty of options that fit the bill.
Or you want something rich, chocolatey, and maybe a little Irish-inspired for the adults.
This list gives you both.
From no-bake desserts to classic Irish dessert recipes made with Guinness or Irish cream, these festive treats will help you celebrate in a way that feels fun, easy, and delicious.
Whether you’re planning a classroom party, hosting friends, or just baking something festive at home, these St. Patrick’s Day treats cover every type of celebration.
Why We Love St. Patrick’s Day Desserts
There’s something about this holiday that makes dessert extra fun.
Green frosting. Mint chocolate combinations. Rainbow decorations. Irish cream and whiskey flavors.
Unlike other holidays that can feel complicated, St. Patrick’s Day desserts are playful. They are easy to customize. And they work for both kids and adults.
If you’re building a dessert table, I always suggest choosing:
• One no bake option • One chocolate-forward dessert • One kid-friendly decorated treat • One Irish-inspired cake
That balance keeps things festive without overwhelming your kitchen.
Kid-Friendly St. Paddy’s Day Treats
These desserts for kids are colorful, easy to serve, and perfect for sharing.
Kid-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Desserts!
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Dairy Free No Bake St. Patrick’s Day Dessert
This no-bake dessert is dairy free, allergy aware, festive, and genuinely delicious. No oven. No complicated substitutions. Just a dessert everyone at the table can enjoy safely.
Green macarons get filled with a fun and flavorful Lucky Charms milk cereal ganache to create a tasty St. Patrick’s Day treat. These macaroons can be served at celebrations or enjoyed at home with the family.
St. Patrick’s Day Brownie Trifle – The Cookin Chicks
A layered dessert that’s as impressive as it is delicious! This trifle features brownie chunks, creamy vanilla pudding, Cool Whip, and mint Oreos for the ultimate Saint Patty’s Day dessert.
Cute, fun, and easy to make, these cake pops bring in the festive St. Patrick's Day colors. They're perfect for celebrations or for when you want to make a special treat for the kids to enjoy at home.
Green cupcakes get topped with a white sweet frosting and a green chocolate covered strawberry to create a cute St. Patrick's Day dessert that everyone will want to try.
A special treat the kids will love, these homemade sugar cookies are easy to make and don't require any chilling. The cookies are decorate with blue frosting for the clouds, rainbow candy, and mini chocolate candies to create the pot of gold.
A quick and easy St. Patrick’s day green dessert that you can make in just 20 minutes. These pie crust tarts are filled with a white chocolate and mint frosting that has a hint of almond flavor to it.
You'll love the flavors of this St. Patrick's Day dessert. It's made with a Guinness chocolate cake, a flavorful whiskey ganache, and an Irish Cream Liquor frosting. The combination of flavors makes a tasty sweet treat.
Fudgy Guinness Stout Brownies with Rich Dark Chocolate Ganache
Guinness stout brownies are a fun dessert to serve for St. Patrick's Day. The fudgy brownies get topped with a dark chocolate ganache. Honey is added into the brownies to balance out the flavor of the stout flavors the Guinness brings.
No alcohol? No problem! This Saint Patty’s Day dessert swaps traditional Irish cream liqueur for Irish cream coffee creamer, creating a moist and flavorful cake.
A no bake St. Patrick's Day dessert, this grasshopper pie is a fun chocolate and mint flavored frozen dessert. The tasty and sweet St. Patrick's Day pie only takes a few minutes of prep time and then it goes in the freezer to finish setting up.
Irish Whiskey Cake with Whiskey Glaze and Buttercream Filling
Simple, impressive, and delicious, this Irish whiskey cake recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. The boozy cake will be a hit with friends and family as you celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
If you love a dessert that has an intense coffee flavor, you're going to love this Irish coffee cake. The cake gets topped with a Baileys whipped cream frosting which adds some sweetness to the cake.
A no bake cheesecake that's made with the famous Baileys flavor for the holiday. The creamy cheesecake filling sits on top of a flavorful and sweet chocolate cookie base for the perfect combination.
Shaped like shamrocks, these green rice krispie treats will be a hit at your St. Patrick's Day celebrations. The treats are easy to make and the kids will love them.
Short on time? Pick a no bake dessert like grasshopper pie.
Want something show-stopping? Go with a layered trifle or bundt cake.
Frequently Asked Questions About St. Patrick’s Day Desserts
What are traditional Irish desserts for St. Patrick’s Day?
Traditional Irish-inspired desserts often include ingredients like Irish cream, whiskey, Guinness stout, and coffee flavors. Cakes and brownies using these flavors are popular choices.
What are easy St. Patrick’s Day desserts to make with kids?
Rice Krispie treats, cake pops, sugar cookies, and simple cupcakes are great St. Patrick’s Day treats for kids.
Are there no bake St. Patrick’s Day desserts?
Yes. Grasshopper pie, no bake Baileys cheesecake, and Rice Krispie treats are all easy no bake St. Patrick’s Day desserts.
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