A frothy pint of Guinness has long been the traditional toast of choice on St. Patrick's Day. But you know us, we love a good tradition ... that we can reinvent. So this St. Paddy's Day, we decided to turn the Dublin-based brew into a decadent, double-layer dessert, with a little help from Bailey's® Irish Cream.
A sprinkle of salted chopped nuts cuts the sweetness and adds a satisfying crunch. We used mixed nuts, but it would be just as irresistible with almonds, walnuts, pecans or any other nut you prefer. Try green pistachios to add some St. Paddy’s Day color.
On an average day, Americans down about 600,000 pints of the hearty Irish stout. On St. Patrick’s Day, that number jumps to about 3 million pints, according an estimate Guinness gave USA TODAY Network last year. We’re not exactly sure how many pints that translates to per person. Or how many Guinness and Bailey’s fudge squares Americans would devour, if given the chance. But we’re pretty sure it’s also millions.
More importantly, other than melting chocolate, this recipe is easy and doesn’t require baking. A plus for folks who start celebrating a little early. Serve it at your St. Paddy’s day bash or bring a batch to your local Irish bar and make some new friends.
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