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This Baileys Chocolate Pie has Baileys in every chocolaty layer โ the filling, the ganache and the whipped cream! Itโs an easy chocolate pie recipe that is smooth, velvety, and simply to die for!
What Does Baileys Chocolate Pie Taste Like?
This pie is rich in flavor and smooth and velvety in texture. The texture of each layer is slightly different though, so if youโre a texture person like me, itโs fun. ๐
The filling is smooth, thick and pudding-like. The ganache is thicker and richer. And the whipped cream is light andโฆwhipped. Mmmm.
If you havenโt noticed already, Iโm a Baileys fan. Iโm not really a big drinker, but I love to bake with it. Iโve made a number treat with it, like No Bake Baileys Cookie Balls and Baileys Puppy Chow. This pie is being added to the list.
Easy Chocolate Pie Variations
However, if you arenโt as big a fan of Baileys as I am, itโs really easy to reduce the amount used to soften the flavor. You could also easier substitute the Baileys coffee creamers that are out there, if you want it non-alcoholic.
One of the great things about this recipe is that itโs a no bake, though you do use the stove for a few minutes. The other thing I love is how versatile it is. So donโt be afraid to adjust the flavor a bit if you need to.
Can I Use A Different Type Of Crust?
So letโs talk about these layers.
I started with a graham cracker crust for a contrast in color, but you could easily use an Oreo crust to keep with the chocolate theme.
How To Make The Best Chocolate Pie
The filling is kind of like a thick pudding. Itโs nice and smooth. Iโve used this base a few times before and itโs always a winner.
To make it, you melt chocolate chips and Baileys together in a pan over the stove. Whisk in some milk and cornstarch, bring it to a boil for a couple of minutes and youโre done! Into the crust it goes!
After the pie cools for a bit, you want to make the chocolate ganache. You guys, donโt be intimidated by ganache! I was so afraid to make it the first time, but it is the easiest thing! Chocolate whips, heavy cream, Baileys โ all melted together then stirred with a whisk. SO easy!
Just pour that right on top of the filling.
Youโll Love The Easy Homemade Chocolate Whipped Cream
Next comes the oh-so-amazing Baileys Chocolate Whipped Cream. Did you see it when I posted the recipe on Sunday? Iโm in love! Flavored whipped creams might be my new favorite thing.
Whipped cream is also another thing I used to be afraid to make. Then I made it for the first time. So not scary.
So you make the whipped cream, cuz you ainโt scared, then you top your pie off with it.
Baileys Chocolate perfection!
Let that baby get nice and firm in the fridge and then grab a fork and dig in knife and cut you a slice!
Baileys Chocolate Pie
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12-15
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Baileys Chocolate Pie has Baileys in every chocolaty layer โ the filling, the ganache and the whipped cream! Itโs an easy chocolate pie recipe that is smooth, velvety, and simply to die for!
Ingredients
CRUST
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 10 tbsp butter, melted
BAILEYS CHOCOLATE FILLING
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp + 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup Baileys
- 1 cup chocolate chips
BAILEYS CHOCOLATE GANACHE
- 6 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Baileys
BAILEYS CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- Add melted butter to graham cracker crumbs and mix until combined.
- Press graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan, then set aside.
- Whisk the cornstarch and 1/4 cup milk together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add chocolate chips and Baileys to a sauce pan and melt on med-low heat until smooth, whisking to keep from burning. Once melted, add remaining 1 cup of milk and the cornstarch mixture and whisk together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly. It will begin to thicken.
- Once boiling, whisk continuously for about 2 minutes, until fully thickened.
- Pour mixture into crust.
- Refrigerate for about an hour, then make ganache.
- To make the ganache, but chocolate chips into a metal bowl.
- Put heavy cream and Baileys into a microwave safe bowl, or glass measuring cup. Microwave until it begins to bubble, then remove and pour over the chocolate.
- Immediately cover with clear wrap and let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Remove wrap and whisk until smooth.
- Grab pie from refrigerator and pour ganache over top of the pie, spreading into an even layer.
- Place pie back in the refrigerator to cool while you make the whipped cream. Directions for Baileys Chocolate Whipped Cream.
- Once youโve made the whipped cream, spread it or pipe it on top of the pie.
- Once the pie is cooled through, a total cooling time of about 4-5 hours, serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 407
- Sugar: 24.2 g
- Sodium: 134.8 mg
- Fat: 26.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.4 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
- Cholesterol: 53.3 mg
Enjoy!
So delicious! And easy to make, too. Iโve been getting all my dessert recipes from your website, and they are all amazing! Thank you ๐
So glad to hear that!
Iโve been making this every St. Paddyโs Day, but with all the chaos this year (being about to go the the store AND the store having cream), I didnโt get to make it until today. I wanted you to know that this pie is what St. Patrickโs Day IS in my home!! But I also wanted to tell you that I made a small change this year that was amazingโฆI just didnโt feel like grahm cracker today but have been craving a nice buttery flaky pie crust. So, I switched out grahm cracker for a blind baked pie crust, and OH WOW itโs amazing! Crazy rich, but we all deserve crazy rich right now! Thanks for having the BEST recepie blog site ever!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment Maria! Iโm so glad to hear that you enjoy this recipe and others!
Hi Lindsay! Iโve made nine or ten of your desserts now and theyโve all turned out beautifully! Iโm going to make this pie for Friendsgiving this week, and I just have a question โ how does the crust set up without baking it?
Thatโs wonderful to hear, Lauren! The crust of this one sets in the fridge with the butter, which holds it all together. That said, you could certainly pre-bake it so that it holds together a little more. I often like to pre-bake crusts, but left this one no bake. You could even add a tablespoon or two of sugar to it to sweet it up a little. Or even use a chocolate cookie crust. I hope you enjoy it!
I love these awesomeness Baileys chocolate pie! This look so great, especially with that graham cracker crumbs!
I have been obsessing about Baileys and chocolate lately and would love to make this for my birthday dessert this year! I have a couple of questions please. Iโm guessing I can just skip the ganache? I like the idea of the pudding filling + whipped cream. Can I use a regular baked pie crust for this? Also, what piping tip did you use here, it looks gorgeous!
Yes, you could skip the ganache and a regular crust should be fine. Itโs been quite a while since I made this, but it was probably a Wilton 1M or 2D tip.
Have you ever tried making this in a tart pan instead of a pie plate? I love the look of tarts more than pies personally ๐ Iโm also wondering if a 9โณ tart pan would be deep enough or if I should go with a 10โณ instead. Any recommendations?
I havenโt tried it. Some 9 inch pans have high sides. If yours doesnโt though, I might go with the 10 inch.
So I made it a few nights ago and it worked very well in my 10โณ tart pan. If I had used the 9โณ it definitely would have overflowed ๐
Oh and my hubby said of all the things Iโve baked over the years this one was fighting hard for #1 !
Wonderful! So glad he enjoyed it!
This is a delicious pie but it never set. The filling was runny and the ganache was drippy, even after sitting overnight in the fridge. So, into the freezer it went. It now has the consistency of a very firm โice creamโ pie but it did the trick as far as serving it goes.
Any suggestions of where I might have gone wrong? I really had high hopes.
Itโs very difficult to know from a distance what caused the problem. With both the filling and ganache being too thin, it almost sounds like too much liquid was added to one or the other, or both. For the filling, the cornstarch and cooking it on the stove should thicken it. The only thing that would thin out the ganache too much (that I can think of) is adding too much liquid.
This is a great Baileys chocolate pie recipe Lindsay , as you know I made it a short while ago and it was lovely, in fact have made it again since.
Omg!! It looks so delicious and so tasty ๐
If you do not use the coffee creamer but the other one instead, is it safe for children to eat?
Iโm not sure I understand your question. If you use the coffee creamer, it should be safe for kids since it isnโt alcoholic.
This recipe looks delicious! Iโd like to ask for your help with a quick question โ are the chocolate chips milk chocolate or bittersweet? Thanks!
I typically use semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Love! Iโve seen so many recipes that go on and on about how it uses sooo much liquor and might be too strong, but have hardly any. Thank you for giving it a punch! I made this on St. Pattyโs day, and we loved it but felt the density of the ganache was fighting the pudding. I made it again last night and did the ganache on the bottom. The resukting texture was better. Thank you so much, its a new favorite!
I love my spiked desserts with a kick. ๐ Iโm glad you enjoyed it and were able to adjust it to your liking. Thanks Maria!
I made this for my boyfriendโs birthday that was Thanksgiving Day this year. He is a picky chocolate connoisseur and gave it 5 stars! I think this recipe could be adapted to peppermint, vanilla, or another flavor profile if you wanted too pretty easily. Will definitely make again! Thanks for the recipe!
Iโm so glad you liked it! Itโs definitely easy to switch it up! Thanks Krista!
My mum makes a similar-ish chocolate pie but even though weโre both huge Baileys fans, neither of us ever thought of putting Baileys in it! Canโt wait to try this out over the holiday season. Thanks for sharing such as awesome recipe!
Do you think that I could freeze this? Looking for desserts to make ahead of time and I would like to be able to make this one. It looks divine!
Iโm sorry, Iโm really not sure. But it should be fine if made a day or two in advance and left covered in the fridge.