Homemade Irish Cream
Rich and creamy Homemade Irish Cream can be used in a variety of beverages as well as in baked goods!
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Homemade Irish Cream
Let’s get the Saint Patrick’s Day party started with this copycat Bailey’s cream liquor!
Homemade Irish cream is made from a mix of cream, sweetener, cocoa and a fine Irish whiskey!
This flavorful liquor is easy to make, and fresher than the store bought version!
Splurge a little and enjoy this liquor on its own, add it to coffee like you would a creamer or use it in a cocktail like this Bailey’s Irish Martini.
Easy Recipe For Irish Cream
Don’t limit this liquor to beverages though! This can also be added to baked goods for a luxurious flavor!
How To Make Homemade Irish Cream
This is seriously the easiest recipe and once you gather the ingredients you’ll never want to buy Irish cream pre-made again!
Ingredients:
- Heavy cream
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Irish whiskey
- Instant coffee granules
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- Unsweetened cocoa
Simple blend the ingredients together then put in a cute jar! These make fun gifts during the holiday season too.
How Long Will Irish Cream Keep?
A batch of this liquor will keep fresh as long as the heavy cream’s expiration date.
I have found that it will stay fresh for 2-3 weeks.
What Does Irish Cream Taste Like?
The first flavor is a sweet and nutty flavor with warm notes of cocoa. A hint of the whiskey sneaks through adding a warming and delicious combination!
Recipes With Irish Cream Liquor!
To get you started with some ideas I’m sharing recipes to use you homemade Irish cream in like brownies (see photo below), cupcakes, cookies and cheesecake.
Cream Cheese Frosted Baileys Brownies from Who Needs a Cape?
Irish Cream Cheesecake from An Affair From The Heart
Spinach Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
All great recipes to share at a Saint Patrick’s Day party or festive adult event!
I enjoy adding a little splash to my coffee.
Homemade Irish Cream also would be a wonderful homemade gift for someone special!
Homemade Irish Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups Irish whiskey
- 1 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth. Pour into a clean glass container and keep refrigerated. Gently shake before using.
Nutrition
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P.s. If you would like an alcohol-free coffee creamer this Homemade Coffee Creamer is delicious!
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Sugar Free Irish Cream
Irish Cream Hot Cocoa
Irish Cream Cheesecake Brownies (Low Carb)
Hi I was wondering about substituting skrewball peanut butter? What do you think? What would you change if anything? I love irish cream but was thinking of doing something different 🙂
Hi Tammy! I bet it will taste delicious. If you like the Skrewball peanut butter, I say go for it! BTW, I recently tried that whiskey in a White Russian. Holy deliciousness!
What do I need to do to make it alcohol free?
Hi there! I haven’t tried a substitution, but I think a bourbon extract will add a rich flavor without the alcohol. Let me know if you give that option a try.
Thank you!
Anytime! 🙂
where did you find the bottles for your Irish Cream?
I picked up these at Marshall’s. They seem to carry different ones often. I hope you can find some. I would check World Market too!
I never thought about making my own. What a great idea. I think my hubby has irish whiskey in the cabinet.
I never would have guessed these ingredients! Well then again, I never would have thought to make this at home but I am definitely trying it. This is genius! GENIUS! 🙂
Wow, that looks GOOD!
Thanks, Yvonne! I can attest that it tastes good too!
Ah, a glass of this on ice is the perfect way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day!
I think so too, Adrian 🙂 Thanks!
Just what we need on this cold snowy day to chase away the chill.
Yes, Norma! This will warm you up 🙂
How delicious is this?? I have to try making some asap!
You’ll enjoy this Sheena!
Whoa! I love this so much! I have never thought to make my own Irish cream before. 🙂 And thank you for including a link to my brownie thumbprints!
It’s super tasty, Carrie! I already need to make another batch so I can try your brownie thumbprints!
You know, I’ve seen recipes for this, but have never tried it! I do need to give it a go and your version looks wonderful!!
Do try whipping this up, Renee! So yummy!
Fantastic! I love having this homemade recipe on hand. Thanks for sharing, Sandra!!
Copycat recipes are so fun! This is tasty is just about everything 🙂
Hi Sandra, so you’re a real party girl I see! My anniversary is St. Patrick’s Day. I might just celebrate with your homemade Irish cream!
haha! Not really a party girl, but I like the sound of that 🙂 Happy anniversary, Sheryl!!
This is awesome!
Thanks, Rachael! It’s fun to create copycat recipes!