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Irish Coffee Ice Cream Pie with Whiskey Ganache

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 03/09/2015Updated: 06/15/2021

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A crunchy chocolate crust paired with creamy coffee ice cream and rich whiskey ganache makes this Irish Coffee Ice Cream Pie an irresistible treat. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day – or any day!

Irish Coffee Ice Cream Pie with Whiskey Ganache - Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com! 

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!!!!

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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.

Irish Coffee Ice Cream Pie with Whiskey Ganache - Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

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!

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And now I want another slice.

Looking for more great St. Patrick’s Day recipes?

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! Or take a look at this list of 25 naturally green recipes to make.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

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Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Additional Time: 1 hr 55 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
8 servings
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A crunchy chocolate crust paired with creamy coffee ice cream and rich whiskey ganache makes this Irish Coffee Ice Cream Pie an irresistible treat. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day – or any day!

Ingredients

Ganache:

  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1 tablespoon whiskey

Crust:

  • 24 whole chocolate sandwich cookies (I used Oreo)
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

Filling:

  • 1.5 quart container coffee ice cream (may only use about 1 quart depending on size of pie crust)

Instructions

  • Take ice cream out of freezer and set on counter to soften (but don’t let it melt!).
  • Make ganache: Place chocolate chips in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream, butter, and espresso powder just up to a simmer over medium high heat. Do not boil. Pour cream mixture over chocolate chips and let set for 1 minute before stirring until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in whiskey. Set aside to cool.
  • Next, prepare the crust.
  • In a food processor, blend the chocolate sandwich cookies until the texture resembles coarse meal or crumbs. You don’t want any large pieces. Add the melted butter and blend until well combined.
  • Spray a 9- or 10-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray and press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pan evenly. Place the crust in the freezer and let chill for at least 10 minutes before filling.
  • Fill crust with softened ice cream – it should be roughly even with the top of the crust. Smooth out so it is flat. Place in freezer and freeze until nearly solid.  Once it has hardened, pour the ganache over the ice cream and freeze again until about 15-20 minutes prior to serving. At that time, remove from freezer to let soften slightly before slicing with a hot knife.

Notes

  • As a host/hostess, you usually serve yourself last but the first slice of this pie doesn’t always come out the greatest, so go ahead and put yourself to the front of the line and save the pretty slices for your guests.
  • Ganache can be slightly temperamental. If it seizes up on you, add a teaspoon of cold water and stir well. Continue to repeat this process until it smooths out.
  • Dip your knife in hot water to help make slicing this pie easier.
  • If you don’t want to include whiskey, it won’t be Irish Coffee Ice Cream Pie anymore – it will only be Coffee Ice Cream pie, but it will still be delicious.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 696kcal, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 48g, Saturated Fat: 30g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 170mg, Sodium: 158mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 51g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
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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! 
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  1. Kim Beaulieu says

    March 10, 2015 at 1:12 am

    Forget calories, I’d eat that whole pie all by my lonesome. That ganache may not even make it on top, I may just drink it while it’s still warm. Fabulous recipe.

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  2. Laura says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    I am obsessed with Irish coffee desserts, and I clearly need to add this one to my repertoire!

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  3. Denise says

    March 9, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    I think I gained five pounds reading the post–yum! ;)

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  4. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    March 9, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Whew, that ganache paired with the ice cream sound freaking incredible!! What a pie!

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  5. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    I need this, and I mean all for me, no sharing! Amazing!!

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  6. Amy @Very Culinary says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:24 am

    DUDE. I can’t even. *faints*

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  7. Kirsten says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:50 am

    Rachel,
    This pie looks awesome! I love the idea of an ice cream pie for adults only, quite frankly. So often we dumb it down for the kids, but every once in a while it would be nice to have something for the grown ups.
    My local ice cream shop recently revealed their 2015 bonus flavor–salted something or other bourbon chocolate chip. I cannot wait to play with that flavor in something good!
    Thanks!

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  8. heather @french press says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:37 am

    bring on the whiskey ganache! this sounds like the perfect way to end St. Patty’s Day dinner

    Reply
  9. Ali | Gimme Some Oven says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Whiskey ganache?!?!? I’m SO sold. This looks incredible!

    Reply
  10. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Whiskey ganache?! Absolute genius!

    Reply
  11. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    March 9, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Whiskey ganache. Two words that definitely belong together!

    Reply
  12. Sues says

    March 9, 2015 at 8:17 am

    This totally looks worth EVERY single calorie. I just pinned it because something tells me I’ll need another St. Patrick’s Day dessert to make…

    Reply
  13. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    March 9, 2015 at 8:01 am

    Are you kidding me? This looks insanely good!!

    Reply

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