8 Lavish Vegan Liqueur-Infused Desserts!

Liqueur? In food? It’s not as bizarre as it sounds. 

For reference, liqueur and liquor are not the same things. Yes, all liqueurs are liquor as they are fermented spirits, but liqueurs set themselves apart by having sweetened additives like cream, oil, or similar delicious dessert flavors. Because of its sweet and often creamy flavor, liqueur has found its way into plenty of desserts. Large companies have already begun selling plant-based liqueurs, and smaller producers have come up with bold vegan liquors that are stupendously inventive. We’ve put together a list of our favorite vegan liqueur recipes from our Food Monster App. Enjoy!

1. Amaretto Chocolate Cream Cake 

Source: Amaretto Chocolate Cream Cake 

This cake sure hits you with all the goodness you are craving! Except for the liqueur in it, this cake is raw too. The Amaretto Chocolate Cream Cake by Clémence Moulaert is also gluten-free, as it is made with a crust of dates and almonds, and topped with a heavenly filling of cashews, raw cacao, dates, liqueur, and coconut oil.

2. Baileys White Chocolate Truffles 

Source: Baileys White Chocolate Truffles

These Baileys White Chocolate Truffles by Clémence Moulaert are the perfect food to either enjoy alone or gift to another friend. They’re indulgent and easy to eat on the go if you ever find yourself needing a boozy, sweet boost. Eat Responsibly!

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3. Drunken Cherry Coconut Ice Cream 

Source: Drunken Cherry Coconut

A cocktail and a dessert all in one! What’s not to love? Kristin Hoffman‘s Drunken Cherry Coconut Ice Cream is not an “alternative” ice cream. It just happens to be vegan and refined sugar-free, however, those picky eaters will never know unless you tell them. The healthy fat of the coconut milk gives this dairy-free ice cream an amazingly creamy and rich texture. And the bit of alcohol leftover from soaking the cherries keeps it a nice soft serve, so it is always easy to scoop.

4. British Baileys Bourbon Cream Biscuits

Source: British Baileys Bourbon Cream Biscuits

British Baileys Bourbon Cream Biscuits are a twist on the traditional British biscuit (aka a cookie, even though you can’t call it that in Britain). A Bourbon cream is the most attractive and delightful little biscuit there ever was, but it’s never sold with Bailey’s cream center, so Clémence Moulaert decided to make one.

5. Vanilla Pear Cardamom Cocktail 

Source: Vanilla Pear Cardamom Cocktail

This Vanilla Pear Cardamom Cocktail cocktail by Kathy Hester combines fresh pear with vanilla vodka and amaretto all tied together with the slightly floral flavor of cardamom.

6. Chocolate Stout Cupcakes With Irish Cream Frosting

Source: Chocolate Stout Cupcakes With Irish Cream Frosting

These Chocolate Stout Cupcakes With Irish Cream Frosting by Aileen Metcalf combine two alcohols into one dessert; you’ll use a stout for the fudgy, rich chocolate base and Baileys Almande for the frosting. Yum!

7. Irish Cream Liqueur

Source: Irish Cream Liqueur

Katie Higgins‘s Irish Cream Liqueur is perfect if you want to make your liqueurs! Don’t have any at home, this recipe gives you everything you need!

8. Irish Cream Mousse

Source: Irish Cream Mousse

Rachel Hanawalt‘s Irish Cream Mousse recreates the flavors of the beloved cream-based liqueur in this light, boozy, and airy dessert that’s perfectly dairy-free!

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