Chocolate Irish Cream Pie

Chocolate Irish Cream Pie- only 6 ingredients is needed for this filling! It’s so decadent and delicious! You have to make this pie NOW.

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Let’s melt some chocolate, and make the perfect graham cracker crust, and cover it in whipped cream. Let’s eat some pie. 

No wait, we can do better. Let’s add some Irish cream to that chocolate. Now we’re talking…

This pie is a fun adaptation on this French Silk Pie. I’ve made her pie for a holidays now and it’s like insanely delicious. Then again, everything I’ve ever made of hers is. So I decided to give my own fun twist by adding Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur. I mean I added Bailey’s to cupcakes before with these Mint Oreo Stuffed Bailey’s Cupcakes.

So what could be wrong about adding it to a pie right? Now you don’t have to and just stick to the original recipe but it’s St. Patrick’s Day in a few, so let’s kick it up a notch.

So let’s combine Irish cream and pie and do a happy dance.

As March roars in, it’s time for green treats, minty desserts, and a touch of Baileys’ and Guinness! Check out this roundup of over 15 must-make St. Patrick’s Day Desserts for your celebration.

Ingredients for this Irish Cream Pie

It’s so light. So airy. Like a big chocolate adult cloud for your mouth. You’re welcome. And very little ingredients!!

• Graham crackers (for the crust)
• Butter (I used unsalted in my crust, and then salted in the pie. But if you wanted to stick with just one kind of butter by all means go for it and then just adjust your salt content).
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Irish cream liqueur
• Unsweetened baking chocolate
• Sugar 

If you want to make the whipped cream for the topping (and why wouldn’t you?!) then you will also need:

• heavy cream
• cold water
• gelatin (I make a stabilized whipped cream version so it will not fall flat instantly on me! Highly recommend it)
• powdered (confectioners sugar)

How To Make This Irish Cream Pie

There are 3 parts obviously to this pie – the crust, the filling and the topping. So let’s break this down shall we?

Step 1 – How To Make The Graham Cracker Crust

This pie starts with my graham cracker crust. It’s only 3 ingredients and couldn’t be simpler. The original recipe uses a butter crust, but I thought it would be fun to try out a graham cracker crust with it.

You will want to pre-bake the crust for 8  minutes in a pre-heated 350ºF oven since the filling will not be baked. After you bake it, just simply allow it cool on your counter until you are ready with the filling. You could also make the crust a few days ahead of time and simply just wrap in plastic wrap and pop in your fridge until you’re ready. 

Another option for you would be to use an oreo chocolate cookie crust. 

 

Step 2: Make The Chocolate Filling

Now onto the filling…

The filling itself couldn’t get easier either. It’s simply butter, sugar, melted unsweetened chocolate, eggs, vanilla, and of course a little Irish cream. Seriously, you guys, 6 ingredients. That’s it. 

The filling can all be made in your stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Cream your butter and sugar together first.

When the butter and sugar is nice and fluffy, then you need to add your melted and cooled chocolate. It’s important to use quality chocolate since it’s the star here in this pie. I love Ghirardelli®, it’s quality and always in my grocery store- so it’s a no brainer to use.

Simply melt your chocolate in the microwave for about 45 seconds to a 1 minute on high then give it a stir. It will look like it’s still not melted and hold its shape, but once you stir it you will see it’s beginning to melt.

Pro Tip: It’s important to stir the chocolate before you pop it back in the microwave so as not to burn it. 

Now time to add your vanilla and eggs. 

This pie is so decadent and rich, and it’s really due to the how you add the eggs. The eggs get added one at a time. And after you add an egg, mix it on medium speed for 5 minutes before adding another egg. This allows the mixture to incorporate lots of air and make it all light and fluffy.

Now time to add the Bailey’s. I added 1/3 cup and 2 tablespoons. You can adjust to your own liking, just caution if you add more and watch the consistency. You could start with less and then add a tablespoon at a time until  you like the taste.

I liked this amount because I felt the Bailey’s flavor was there but not overpowering. Since this is a no bake pie, it’s an adults only pie! No children allowed 🙂

Do I Need To Add Irish Cream?

Because this is a no bake pie then the alcohol will be present. So if you are planning on serving this Irish Cream Pie to children, then by yes all means you can leave it out. 

You can always leave it out and simply enjoy as is.

Can I Use Another Brand Of Irish Cream?

You absolutely can. I used Bailey’s, but any brand will work. If you have a favorite brand, by all means go for it!

To Make The Whipped Cream Topping:

Now time to top with some homemade whipped cream and chocolate chips.

For this I made a stabilized whipped cream, <–get step by step directions

Stabilized whipped cream is basically whipped cream with gelatin added to it so it holds up well. AKA you can make this in advance. But you can just make basic homemade whipped cream. And then it’s time to dig in!

Warning: You will want to eat more than one slice. 

Can I Make This With An Oreo Chocolate Cookie Crust?

Absolutely. If you are chocolate lover, then go for it! You can use my Oreo Cookie Crust instead!

To Make This Irish Cream Pie You will Need:

• 9-inch pie plate- I have a few different pie plates- I prefer either glass or ceramic.
• Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
• Your Basic Measuring Equipment: Dry measuring cups, measuring spoons, and a liquid measuring cup
• Mixing bowls

Until next time, happy baking!