I love indulging my sweet tooth with a twist, and these boozy dessert recipes are perfect for adults seeking a little extra fun. Get ready to delight your taste buds with these seven fabulous treats!
1. Bourbon-Pecan Brownies
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add cocoa, flour, and salt to the mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and bourbon.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
Servings
This recipe makes about 16 brownies.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 180 | Protein: 2g | Carbs: 22g | Fat: 10g
2. Red Wine Poached Pears
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears, peeled
- 1 bottle of red wine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Bring to a simmer.
- Add pears and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Once tender, remove pears and let the poaching liquid reduce for 10 minutes.
- Serve the pears chilled, drizzled with the reduced wine sauce.
Servings
Serves 4.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 210 | Protein: 1g | Carbs: 34g | Fat: 0g
3. Rum Cake with Pineapple Glaze
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup rum
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, mix cake mix, oil, rum, eggs, and crushed pineapple until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with sugar and add remaining rum and pineapple juice to create a glaze.
- Once the cake is cool, drizzle with the rum glaze before serving.
Servings
This recipe makes about 12 servings.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 320 | Protein: 3g | Carbs: 40g | Fat: 15g
4. Irish Cream Cheesecake
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add Irish cream liqueur.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours before serving.
Servings
This cheesecake serves about 10.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 400 | Protein: 6g | Carbs: 30g | Fat: 30g
5. Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup stout beer
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a saucepan, heat stout and butter until melted. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the stout mixture and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting as desired.
Servings
This recipe yields about 12 cupcakes.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 220 | Protein: 3g | Carbs: 30g | Fat: 10g
6. Tequila Lime Tarts
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup tequila
- Zest of 2 limes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, eggs, tequila, and lime zest.
- Pour the mixture into the pre-made pie crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set. Let cool before slicing.
Servings
This recipe serves about 8.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 180 | Protein: 3g | Carbs: 26g | Fat: 6g
7. Vanilla Vodka Pudding Shots
Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup vanilla vodka
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes.
- Add vanilla vodka to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour into small cups and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Servings
This recipe makes about 12 shots.
Nutrition Info
Calories: 130 | Protein: 2g | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 5g
Final Thoughts
These boozy desserts are perfect for any adult gathering or just to treat yourself after a long day. I can’t wait to hear which one you try first!