By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Irish Coffee Pops

Serves 6

150 min

Irish Coffee Pops

Recipe GLPR453ee79e99863f

4.5(1)
Irish
Dessert
150 min
Servings: 6
No-Cook

Boozy frozen treats that capture the essence of an Irish coffee in popsicle form. A layered frozen pop made with vanilla ice cream, coffee essence, and Irish whiskey. Perfect for adult gatherings or a sophisticated frozen dessert.

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Ingredients

2 cups vanilla ice cream base

½ cup coffee essence

½ cup Irish whiskey

Directions

  1. Remove the vanilla ice cream base from the freezer and allow it to soften at room temperature for 10 minutes. Distribute 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the softened ice cream evenly among six popsicle molds, carefully pressing it down into the tips of each mold to fill the base firmly and uniformly. Return the filled molds to the freezer.

  2. Let the remaining ice cream base soften for another 10 minutes. Transfer it to a mixing bowl and stir in the coffee essence and Irish whiskey until well combined and smooth.

  3. Remove the popsicle molds from the freezer and carefully spoon the coffee-whiskey ice cream mixture on top of the frozen vanilla layer in each mold, distributing it evenly. Insert a popsicle stick into the center of each mold and return them to the freezer. Freeze until completely solid, approximately 2 hours.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

Coffee essence is not a standard pantry item at Charlotte chains—you'll need to make a special trip to Harris Teeter's specialty section or order online, which kills the weeknight appeal of what should be a simple dessert. The stated 150 minutes honestly reflects freezing time, though active prep is under five minutes. Three ingredients keep cost per serving low (roughly $1.50) and make this a no-fuss summer dessert, but the Irish whiskey and vanilla ice cream are items most households already have. It doesn't reheat, so timing matters; make it the morning of a dinner party, not a weeknight impulse.

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