With Christmas just days away, hosts across the UK are on the hunt for the perfect festive finale. Supermarket chain Iceland appears to have delivered a crowd-pleasing answer with its budget-friendly Baileys dessert, which is receiving glowing reviews from customers.
Shoppers 'Just Love' the Boozy Macarons
The product causing a stir is the Baileys 12 Macarons 132g box, priced at just £4. Available on Iceland's website, the pack contains twelve macarons in three flavours inspired by the famous Irish cream liqueur: coffee, chocolate, and salted caramel. At the time of writing, the dessert holds an impressive average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, with a flood of positive feedback.
Many reviewers have highlighted the distinct and satisfying taste of Baileys. One customer exclaimed: "I love these. Stunning Baileys flavour. Will definitely buy again." Another simply stated: "Just love them, can't wait to get more." The consensus among fans is that the dessert is both "delicious" and "enjoyable," with one shopper noting, "Loved these and enjoyed all three flavours, can't fault them."
Minor Criticisms Amid Widespread Praise
While the majority of feedback is highly positive, a small number of customers offered more measured critiques. One reviewer felt the sugar content overshadowed the liqueur, commenting, "Besides the concentrated taste of sugar, you can barely taste the Baileys."
A more common note among the less-than-perfect reviews concerned the size of the macarons. Several shoppers who adored the flavour expressed a wish for them to be larger. "Love them, they are delicious and the taste of Baileys does come through. Why so small though? They are tiny," wrote one. Another echoed this, saying, "Great macarons, they defrost quickly and have a great Baileys flavour. Why so small though? These are tiny."
Nevertheless, enthusiasts for the product are emphatic. A different fan praised the intensity, writing, "My favourite was the Baileys macaron. It has such a lovely, strong taste of Baileys." Another confirmed the flavour profile was "Undeniable Bailey's taste. Very enjoyable."
Explore Iceland's Broader Baileys Dessert Range
For those seeking variety, Iceland stocks a full selection of Baileys-themed desserts, many of which are currently on special offer. Shoppers can find significant discounts across the range:
- Baileys Iced Yule Log 595g: Reduced from £8 to £4. This dessert features Baileys salted caramel mousse, dark chocolate sauce, and chocolate-flavoured meringue, finished with a gold cocoa dusting.
- Baileys Crème Brûlée 395g
- Baileys Caramel Pavlova Stack 480g: Halved in price from £10 to £5.
- Baileys 4 Mince Pies: Priced at £3. These are described as shortcrust pastry cases filled with vine fruit mincemeat containing brandy and port, topped with Irish cream liqueur buttercream and a gold sugar sprinkle.
The mince pies, in particular, have also won over customers. One detailed review read: "These were the best mince pies I've had so far this year. The pastry was crumbly and buttery with a generous amount of fruit inside, and the Bailey's buttercream was filled with Baileys flavour and plentiful. They were finished with a lovely gold candy so not only did they taste fantastic but also looked great. Will certainly be buying more."
As the festive season reaches its peak, Iceland's affordable and well-reviewed Baileys range offers a convenient and tempting solution for last-minute dessert planning.
