Homemade Baileys Recipe

Two glasses of homemade Baileys Irish cream with candycanes inside as stirrers

5 from 7 votes

An easy Irish cream liqueur recipe needs just a few ingredients and a few minutes to make. The flavor is very similar to Baileys Irish Cream, but this recipe should be refrigerated rather than left at room temperature. Makes one 25 oz (750 ml) bottle.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword liqueur

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings shots

Calories 130kcal

Author Lovely Greens

Cost $20

Equipment

large bowl for mixing
whisk
measuring spoons (stainless steel)
1 glass bottle (25 oz / 750 ml) for storing the finished Irish cream

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream double cream, or heavy whipping cream
14 oz sweetened condensed milk 400 ml
12⁄3 cups Irish whiskey 395 ml / Jameson whisky
2 Tbsp chocolate syrup or 1 TBSP cocoa powder
1 tsp instant coffee granules or 2 TBSP espresso or drip coffee
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Stir the coffee crystals into a tablespoon of hot water. Mix well.
Place all the ingredients into a bowl and whisk until they're thoroughly mixed. Alternatively, mix everything on low speed in a blender.
Funnel the liquid into empty bottles and refrigerate. It lasts in the fridge for up to two weeks.
You can drink homemade Baileys Irish cream as soon as you make it, and it's delicious served poured over ice. You can also serve it over ice cream or use it to make creamy cocktails and desserts.

Notes

Homemade Baileys Irish cream makes excellent DIY Christmas gifts. Pour it into small bottles, add a ribbon and label, and present them to your favorite loved ones. I say favorite, because you'll be sorely tempted to keep it for yourself!

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