Homemade Baileys Irish Cream — Homemade Baileys Irish Cream comes together 1 minute, with ingredients you likely already have on hand. Rich, creamy, and the flavor is a dead ringer for store-bought!
Duration
- Prep Time: 1minute
- Total Time: 1minute
- Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cups Irish whiskey, I used Jameson
- one 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream, I used half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, I used Hershey’s
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or instant espresso, make sure it’s instant so it dissolves
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in the canister of a blender and blend on high speed until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.
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Transfer mixture to a glass bottle or airtight container with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months (I have read anywhere between 1 to 2 months; the alcohol helps preserve it, but always use the sniff test and common sense).
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Shake well before using.
How Long Does Homemade Irish Cream Last?
If stored in an air-tight container, homemade Baileys can last up to 2 months in the fridge. The alcohol helps preserve it, but always sniff the mixture first to make sure it hasn’t gone off (trust me, you’ll know if the half and half has gone sour).
I also recommend shaking the homemade Baileys before enjoying it, just to mix everything back together.
Can I Use Regular Coffee Instead of Instant Coffee Granules?
No, you want to use instant coffee or espresso granules and not regular coffee.Instant coffee granules have a more concentrated flavor and will deliver that coffee taste Baileys is known for without watering down the drink.
Tips for Making Baileys Irish Cream
Sweetened condensed milk: Make sure to buy sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk. Sweetened condensed milk is much thicker and sweeter and won’t water down the Baileys.
Vanilla: For the best flavor, I recommend using pure vanilla extract and not the imitation kind. I like using imitation vanilla in some of my baked goods, but for this Baileys recipe you want the real stuff.
Half and half vs. cream: As I said before, you’re welcome to use either half and half or heavy cream in this homemade Irish cream. Don’t use regular milk though, otherwise your Baileys won’t be creamy enough.
Chocolate syrup swap: One way you can tweak this recipe for a nutty and cinnamon taste is to add 1-2 tablespoons of Perfect Keto’s Chocolate Hazelnut Nut Butter. This would be a good replacement for Hershey’s Chocolate syrup if you want to reduce the amount of sugar in your drink.
Notes
- Recipe intended for those whom alcohol consumption is appropriate. Always drink responsibly.
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