Easter’s just around the corner, and we can smell spring in the air—along with all our favorite Easter recipes. Of course, we’ve got Easter treats galore, like the brand new Peeps Cake-In-A-Cup and these adorable Reese’s peanut butter bunnies that are absolutely perfect for stuffing Easter baskets. But while the kids get into gear for the (socially-distanced) Easter Egg hunt, we’ve got our eye on some grown-up candy that’s perfect for our baskets—because Easter should be celebrated by everybody!
Everyone’s favorite Irish liqueur company just released the Bailey’s Irish Cream Easter egg, and it’s a boozy, chocolaty delight.
It’s Eggs-actly What We Need
Bailey’s Double Chocolate Egg comes with a hard chocolate outer shell with a decadent, creamy Bailey’s flavored center, just like your favorite chocolate truffles. They’re as rich as the drink and come dusted with gold and wrapped in sparkly foil for a festive feel. These mini-eggs are available in an elegant-looking nine-count box, which sounds like a lot—but we’re sure we’ll be wanting more! Don’t forget that it’s 21+—the box reminds you that it’s meant only for grown-ups.
That’s not all: You can also get a GIANT Bailey’s Salted Caramel Egg that weighs in at just under half a pound, which also comes dusted in gold and packaged in a classic Bailey’s box. This treat might not fit in an Easter basket, but it’s definitely worth trying for the mix of Irish cream and salted caramel. As an added bonus, it comes with 4 delicious mini Bailey’s chocolates.
Where Can I Get These Eggs-travagant Treats?
Puns aside, the Bailey’s Irish Cream Easter Eggs are available on Carroll’s Irish Gifts for just $12, while the Bailey’s Salted Caramel Chocolate Egg is available on the same website for $22. It’s been a long year, so we suggest you get your hands on these ASAP to treat yourself because we definitely are.
If you’re looking to incorporate these into an Easter spread, check out these cute Easter charcuterie boards, or DIY your own eggs for the basket!
Mudslide Cheesecake
Change up cheesecakes with different liqueur flavorings. This “mudslide” version with coffee and Irish cream is my husband's favorite. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Learn how to make Irish cream at home.
Malted Chocolate & Stout Layer Cake
If you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick's Day celebration, look no further! The rich chocolate cake is incredibly moist and has a nice malt flavor that's perfectly complemented by the Irish cream frosting. —Jennifer Wayland, Morris Plains, New Jersey
Irish Creme Chocolate Trifle
I was given a bottle of Irish cream liqueur as a gift and had leftover peppermint candy, so I created this delicious trifle. It's always rich and decadent. —Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California
Irish Cream Cupcakes
If you're looking for a grown-up cupcake, give these a try. You'll have a hard time limiting yourself to one! —Jenny Leighty, West Salem, Ohio
Makeover Irish Cream Cheesecake
If you have a 4-in springform pan, this will be your new favorite dessert. The taste of Baileys Irish Cream comes through in every bite of this scaled down cheesecake. It's perfect for splitting with someone special. —Judy Ferril, Shorewood, Minnesota Make it even better with Bailey's Irish cream baking chips!
Caramelized Baked Custards
Creme brulee is our favorite dessert and we love Irish cream liqueur, so I decided to put them together for a dinner finale we truly love. With a last name like Moynihan and a husband named Patrick, you can tell St. Patrick's Day is a very big holiday in our house! —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
Fudgy Layered Irish Mocha Brownies
My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom's brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. This decadent recipe is the result, and we really enjoy them! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Tiffany Cups
This mouthful is delightful and so cute in mini-ramekins. Creamy vanilla is comforting with a strong Irish Cream accent. I suggest garnishing with whipped cream.—Tiffany Rampey, Chicago, IllinoisThe post These Bailey’s Irish Cream Easter Eggs Are Perfect For Adult Easter Baskets appeared first on Taste of Home.
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