Irish Coffee Pie Recipe
This Irish Coffee Pie is a luscious, no-bake dessert combining rich chocolate, coffee, and the smooth creaminess of Irish cream liqueur. With a pre-made chocolate crust and a silky chocolate pudding filling infused with espresso, it’s a perfect treat for coffee and chocolate lovers that’s easy to prepare and elegant to serve.
- Author: Isla
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Irish-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Crust
- 1 pre-made chocolate pie crust
Espresso Mixture
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Filling
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), divided
Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
- Dissolve Espresso Powder: In a small bowl, dissolve the instant espresso powder into the hot water and let it cool for about a minute to avoid curdling or melting the whipped topping later.
- Mix Pudding and Irish Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix, milk, Irish cream liqueur, and the cooled espresso mixture until well combined.
- Beat the Mixture: Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the mixture for approximately 2 minutes until it begins to thicken and becomes smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in two-thirds of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until fully incorporated and smooth, maintaining the light and airy texture.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Spoon the chocolate coffee pudding mixture into the pre-made chocolate pie crust, spreading it evenly and smoothing the surface.
- Top the Pie: Spread the remaining whipped topping evenly over the top of the pie to create a creamy, airy finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until the filling is set and firm to the touch.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the top with chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder for an elegant presentation and extra chocolate flavor.
Notes
- Use cold milk to help the pudding set properly for a firmer texture.
- If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant espresso powder to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the Irish cream liqueur with an equal amount of milk or coffee-flavored syrup.
- Letting the pie chill overnight enhances the flavors and texture.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Irish Coffee Pie, chocolate pie, no-bake dessert, Irish cream, espresso dessert, chocolate pudding pie