27 Traditional Irish Desserts

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There’s more to Ireland than greenery, Guinness, and a great sense of humor. You might be surprised to learn that Irish desserts are definitely something to write home about! There’s plenty to try, from cakes and bread to cookies and coffees, there’s something for everyone.

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Any Irish establishment worth it is salt will sell soda bread. This recipe is without yeast and instead relies on bubbles produced by baking soda to give it some rice.

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Consider this as a great cross between homemade Irish apple pie and a fluffy cake. We include large chunks of apple in the batter. As the cake bakes, these turn ever so slightly soft and sweet.

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You tend to find these making an appearance in cafes around St Patrick’s day, but the good news is that you can make them at any time of the year.

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They are good as a little stocking filler. Feel free to leave the whisky out if you’d prefer (but trust us, it is better with).

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We expect that there is not a single ingredient on our list of 27 Irish desserts that you can’t easily get your hands on. Be sure to buy a bottle or two of Guinness and some Irish cream, and you’ll be able to make plenty.

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27 Traditional Irish Desserts

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There’s more to Ireland than greenery, Guinness, and a great sense of humor. You might be surprised to learn that Irish desserts are definitely something to write home about! There’s plenty to try, from cakes and bread to cookies and coffees, there’s something for everyone.

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