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Baileys Brownies

Bailey’s Brownies are decadent, smooth, and infused with holiday spirit! Your standard gooey brownies enhanced with delightful Irish Cream for an indulgent treat. Ideal during Christmas.

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I’m quite addicted to Bailey’s. Well, the Aldi imitation of Bailey’s!

It’s peculiar, I can easily avoid it for 11 months of the year, then December arrives and I’m like “put the Christmas Milk in my coffee!” and attempting to incorporate it into everything I bake.

I even purchase Bailey’s (the authentic one this time!) thick cream to enjoy with my mince pies, and any other sweet treat I indulge in.

To me, Irish Cream is an essential part of Christmas, and I must have it in my life.

After we had devoured the Bailey’s Chocolate Loaf Cake, I was eager to create Bailey’s Brownies. Like, I truly had to give it a try.

Can You Incorporate Bailey’s into Brownies?

However, I wasn’t completely confident that Brownies with Bailey’s would succeed. I aimed to add a significant quantity of Irish Cream to my brownies to achieve the flavor.

My chocolate brownies are quite rich, hence you truly need to incorporate a good amount to taste it. But, would they actually bake?

I opted to retain the chocolate the same but increase the flour and a bit more cocoa to balance the texture.

It worked. The baking duration was longer, and the tops didn’t crack as my brownies usually do. But, they baked perfectly and tasted amazing.

Are Bailey’s Brownies Gooey?

Yes! Including additional flour in brownies is always a gamble, but the moisture from the Bailey’s compensates for it, and even with the extended bake, the center of theBrownies with Irish Cream remains wonderfully gooey.

You just need to be slightly more cautious with the baking. I actually removed mine from the oven the first time I made them, only to put them back in for an additional 10 minutes, as when I tried to move them from the tin, it was evident they were still too wobbly.

How to Create a Bailey’s Ganache

You don’t have to embellish your Chocolate Brownies with Bailey’s. They are delightful just the way they are.

However, I prefer to add a little extra.

I conclude my Bailey’s Brownies Recipe with a rapid Bailey’s Ganache, melting together 60g of white chocolate with 30g of Bailey’s extra thick cream.

I scoop into a piping bag and then drizzle over my still warm Bailey’s Brownies.

If you wish, drizzle with dark chocolate, a coffee drizzle, pipe on some Bailey’s Buttercream or simply leave it plain.

How to Store Bailey’s Brownies

There’s no need to refrigerate brownies.

If you’re concerned they aren’t sufficiently cooked, placing them in the fridge will aid them in achieving that delightful brownie texture.

However, even then, they don’t have to remain in the fridge indefinitely.

In fact, I’ve noticed brownies dry out more quickly in the fridge.

I store mine in my covered cake stand, but any sealed container will suffice. They’ll last about 5 days.

You can also freeze Bailey’s Brownies. Just wrap them securely in cling film and place them in an airtight container, and thaw them either in the refrigerator or on the counter before indulging.

Ingredients for Making Bailey’s Brownies

You don’t require much for Baking Bailey’s Brownies. I utilize reusable baking paper to line my 15-inch by 10-inch tin, and an electric whisk to mix my eggs and sugar. (Affiliate links)

Then, you only need all your essential brownie ingredients, along with a bottle of Irish cream. Any store-brand version will work. As long as you enjoy drinking it, it’ll be fabulous in brownies!

My Best Tips

When I prepare brownies, I typically say they are finished when they begin to pull away from the edges of the tin. I’m unsure if it’s the moisture or the alcohol, but I find these actually need a bit more time. When the sides are separating, give the center a gentle poke. If it’s still quite soft and wobbly, bake for an additional five minutes. A slight squish is acceptable, but you don’t want it to be entirely raw and wobbly.

If uncertain, once they’ve cooled, place them in the fridge, still within the tin, and they’ll firm up a bit more. A somewhat underbaked brownie is still a wonderful delight, and a slightly overbaked brownie resembles cake, which is never undesirable.

Don’t fret too much, familiarize yourself with your oven, don’t follow recipe times without questioning, and soon you’ll become an expert in baking brownies with Bailey’s Irish Cream!

My other prime Irish Cream Brownies suggestions are:

Line your tin, brownies are sticky!
Ensure you whisk your eggs and sugar until they are pale and airy. I use an electric whisk on high for 5 minutes
Avoid overmixing, simply stir everything together until smooth. When in doubt, it’s preferable to be undermixed than overmixed
If you desire to add more Bailey’s, ensure you also incorporate a little extra flour
This recipe works well if you lack Bailey’s cream for the ganache; you can easily create your own
My Bailey’s flavored Brownies are quite thin. If your tin is smaller than mine, you might need to bake for slightly longer
Baking brownies can be somewhat unpredictable. After 20 minutes, I’d recommend checking every 5 minutes, giving the tin a shake or poking the center as soon as the sides are detaching from the edges. However, don’t be shocked if they require additional time