This PIE! I have no words. Mainly because I’m busy eating a slice right now as I type this. My mouth is stuffed full of crunchy Oreo crust, creamy coffee ice cream, and smooth, rich whiskey ganache. My husband is doing sit-ups on the living room floor. Yeah. I know. But….whiskey ganache!!!!
You know how some rich, decadent foods look really good and then you eat them and realize that they were so NOT worth the calories you just consumed? I really hate that. You eat it and then you’re left wondering why in the world you wasted your calories on something so mediocre. This pie, my friends, is worth EVERY SINGLE STINKING CALORIE. And then some. It’s out of this world. Not trying to toot my own horn here, I’m just really trying to get the point across that you must make this pie. Especially if you like coffee. If you don’t like coffee…well, maybe this pie isn’t the thing for you. But it’s realllllly good.
If you’ve ever had Irish coffee, you probably know that what makes it Irish coffee is a touch of whiskey, sugar and cream. Well, I of course add chocolate (because, chocolate) and the sugar and cream are definitely there in the coffee ice cream. I made this pie with my mom and it was one of the desserts that we made to celebrate my dad’s birthday this past weekend. The kids were jealous that they didn’t get to try any, but the adults all loved this pie. And of course we had a different special treat for the kids!
And now I want another slice. Verdict: Umm, I can’t say enough good things about this pie. Husband’s take: He said “It had a little too much going on” for him – but he’s a traditional chocolate chip cookie guy. My parents adored this pie. (And for the record, Ben ate an entire slice with no complaints at all.) Changes I would make: None! Difficulty: Easy – moderate. Read through your recipe ahead of time and get everything measured and ready to go before starting. You can do this! Please don’t wait until St. Patrick’s Day to make this delicious Irish coffee ice cream pie! That being said, if you’re looking for recipes to celebrate the green, don’t miss my list of 75 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes! Quick-Start Guide!
