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Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream Rich & Smooth

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Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream is a combination of rich cream, Irish whiskey, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of chocolate producing an incredibly smooth drink. It’s a delicious adult indulgence. You can sip the Bailey’s copycat after a holiday meal, a special occasion, or just because you want a luscious drink.

Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream is so good you won't be able to tell the difference from the original @allourway.com
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Inspiration for homemade Irish Cream

We never thought to make a Baileys-style Irish cream. It’s not hard to find, why should we go to the trouble to make it? You don’t even have to go to a liquor store; Wal-Mart carries the brand.

The idea came to us when we found a recipe for homemade Irish cream, and we realized we had all the ingredients. Wouldn’t it be a nice touch to make an after dinner drink from scratch for our Christmas Eve family dinner?

Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream is a deliciously smooth after dinner drink with a light chocolate taste @allourway.com

Ingredients for homemade Irish Cream

It only takes five ingredients to make this recipe that rivals Baileys:

  • Irish whiskey
  • heavy whipping cream
  • sweetened condensed milk – be sure NOT to get evaporated milk. 
  • cocoa –  optional espresso coffee
  • vanilla 

I know! People always say that copycat recipes are just as good as the original, but believe me, it really is. This after-dinner drink is incredibly smooth and heavenly delicious.

Chef Tips 

Now, the best part about making it homemade is that you control the amount of the ingredients you use.

Don’t like it boozy? Use less Irish whiskey.

Too sweet? Use more heavy cream.

You love a coffee taste? Use instant espresso with the cocoa.

Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream is a deliciously smooth after dinner drink with a light chocolate taste @allourway.com

It’s not just for after dinner

There are many drinks you can make with this delicious boozy cream:

  • Salted Caramel Corn
  • The Lady Luck
  • Irish Coffee Drop.

There are so many mixed drink recipes it would take you months to try them all. Wouldn’t that be fun? 

But the recipes don’t stop at drinks! I found recipes for fantastic desserts such as:

  • Fudge Cream Pie
  • Chocolate Mousse
  • Choccoccino Cheesecake to name a few.

How to put it together

  1. Put the cocoa powder in small glass measuring cup and mash out any small lumps. 
  2. Whisk the cocoa powder with a spoonful of cream. It will form a very thick paste. If using espresso add it now with additional heavy cream.
  3. Add the cocoa and cream in a pitcher and whisk in the remaining cream.
  4. Whisk in the condensed milk, whiskey, and vanilla
  5. Cover with lid or plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator. 
  6. Will keep in refrigerator for 2 months.
  7. Serve chilled in small glass or add ice. Can also add to coffee.

I don’t believe our Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream will last long at our house. We hope you give this recipe a try.

If you like a creamy after dinner drink, this fits the bill.

Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream is a mouth-watering dessert in a glass @allourway.com

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More delicious heavy cream recipes to celebrate special occasions…

Cherry Amaretto No-Churn Ice Cream — A delicious no-churn ice cream that is easy to make with cherry pie filling. It is rich and very elegant, perfect for beautiful ending to a holiday meal.

Smooth Creamy Cinnamon Ice Cream — Heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk is the base of the dessert while the spicy cinnamon, vanilla, and flavored vodka give it the flavor. 

Nutella Hazelnut Chocolate Ice Cream – A delicious creamy ice cream made with heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk and flavored with Nutella, roasted hazelnuts, chocolate chips and lightly laced with Frangelico, a hazelnut herb infused liqueur.

Make these dishes anytime you want to celebrate.

Vi auguriamo un felice anno nuovo! {We wish you a Happy New Year}

Un caro saluto e alla prossima.

You may need…

To make drink special we like serving them in stemmed glasses. We even serve our ice cream in them and just think of a chocolate mousse. So yummy. 

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Two fluted glasses filled with homemade Irish cream after dinner drink on a copper serving tray with pine cones on the table and a Christmas tree in the background.

Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream Recipe

A liqueur that is easy to make any time of year and keeps for two months in the fridge. It’s also a welcome host/hostess gift. This delicious beverage can be made into many cocktails and desserts. In fact, it’s so good we enjoy it in place of dessert.

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Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream is so good you won't be able to tell the difference from the original @allourway.com

Heavenly Homemade Irish Cream Rich & Smooth

A deliciously smooth and rich after dinner drink comprised of Irish Whiskey, cream, sweetened condensed milk and a hint of chocolate and vanilla. Will keep up to two months in the refrigerator.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: after dinner drink, Dessert, liqueur
Cuisine: American, Irish
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup 235 ml heavy or whipping cream
  • 1 14-oz. or 415 ml can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 235 ml Irish whiskey (I used Jameson)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon instant espresso or coffee powder if you like a light coffee flavor. Add the espresso with the cocoa whisking the cream slowly as per the directions.

Instructions

  • Put the cocoa powder in a small glass measuring cup and mash out any small lumps. Whisk the cocoa powder with a spoonful of cream. It will forma a very thick paste.
  • Add more cream a spoon full at a time until the paste is smooth and loose enough that you can whisk in more cream.
  • Add the cocoa and cream in a pitcher and whisk in the remaining cream.
  • Whisk in the condensed milk, whiskey, and vanilla.
  • Cover with lid or plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator.
  • Will keep in refrigerator for two months.
  • Serve chilled in a small glass or add ice. You can also add it to coffee. Top with a sprinkle of cocoa if you like more of a chocolate taste.

Notes

*If you want to make it less sweet add more cream and more whiskey, 1 Tablespoon at a time.
*If you want to make it less boozy, add more cream and condensed milk, 1 Tablespoon at a time.
*If you like it stronger — you know what to do.
*Since this is an alcoholic beverage plus a dessert we’re not including calorie count.
Why spoil the delicious taste with reality! 😉
Inspired by: Smittenkitchen’s Irish Cream

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup or 4 ounces | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 26mg | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 19mg

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Last Updated: 18 Dec 2019

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Comments

  1. Susie says

    5 stars
    Hi Marisa….Yes, we enjoy a liqueur to finish dinner or as dessert or just because……I’m so glad to get your recipe today…..I open my refrigerator this morning and notice the container of heavy cream and was thinking of what to do with it……I have all ingredients for your recipe so I plan to make It this week. Thank you…

    Merry Christmas to you, the Master and family……Have a beautiful Christmas with the family????. Enjoy the magic of Christmas with the grand kids????????????????????????

    Reply

    • Marisa Franca says

      Hi, Terri! I suppose you could. I’m not a Bourbon drinker so I don’t know what the taste would be but I believe it would turn out fine. Let me know how it turns out.

      Reply

  3. Phyllis says

    5 stars
    Tried your Baileys recipe and love it. We try a new one every year and this ones a keeper for sure! ???? thank you.

    Reply

  4. Ann leegard says

    5 stars
    The best recipe I have ever made in the 20 years I have been making Baileys. The only thing I do different is I use Mexican instant espresso and 1/4 cup amaretto

    Reply

  8. Pam says

    Servings 8 3/4 coups or 30 fluid ounces?
    You have approximately 3.6 cups of ingredients, how do you end up with the serving amount? Did I over look something?

    Reply

    • Marisa Franca says

      Hi, Pam! I see where the confusion is. I switched recipe cards and when the transition occurred from one recipe card to another the word fields for makes and serves got confused. Instead of saying serves 8 — 4-ounce servings. The correct amount is in the nutrition but not how many it serves. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. It’s really VERY good. I can’t wait to make it again (and so is the family).

      Reply

  11. Mimi says

    5 stars
    This is a great recipe and this is the second time I have made it. I only added about half the alcohol because I’m a cheap date.
    Also I did add 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder since I like that flavor a little better. I like it as an aperitif, but I also like it in hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. Very yummy and smooth.

    Reply

    • Marisa Franca says

      Hi, Mimi! Thank you for commenting. I’m glad you like it — it’s so good and it’s not just the alcohol. I would never call you cheap — discerning is a more apt description. ???? We’re planning on making several batches. I’m going to do a Facebook Live on it soon. Hope the Christmas Season is starting off well for you!!????

      Reply

  13. Veena Azmanov says

    5 stars
    I have the tendency to get addicted to Irish Cream!! Usually not a big alcohol drinker but Irish Cream is always the exception. When I made it I’l like to add it to everything my hot chocolate, my mousses, cookies and of course just over ice.. I had to stop making it at home just so I would not have so much..! ha! This looks so awesome Marisa. I think I’ll make some this holiday..

    Reply

    • Marisa Franca says

      I know what you mean, Veena! We took our Irish Cream to our family gathering and left it there. There wasn’t much left. Out of sight, out of mind. It sure is good, though, isn’t it? We’re due to make more.

      Reply

  14. Jolina says

    You’re right, I never thought to make my own Irish cream but now I want to! I can’t wait to do all the customizations you suggested. Then it will be perfect for me 🙂

    Reply

  15. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    5 stars
    OMG….I really don’t want to think of ALL the holiday treats. I just got back from a blogging convention….I have to walk MILES to wear all this food off. Just in time to get ready for the decadent holiday eating. I have never made this at home, but sure do use it a lot over the festive season. I will have to give this a try. Homemade is always better…and likely cheaper too.

    Reply

    • Marisa Franca says

      Hi, Gloria! Irish cream is so good and just as rich and decadent as the name brand. Once you make it you’ll want to keep it on hand. And I don’t want to talk calories — I get depressed.

      Reply

  25. Susie says

    Delicious, decanent way to round off a special dinner. Thanks, MARISA

    CHEERS AND TOAST……HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND HONEY???

    Reply

    • Marisa Franca says

      Hi, Jovina! It is a great drink. Very smooth going down and we still have a little left here in the fridge. The rest we took for Christmas Eve. We will be in your neck of the woods New Years Eve.

      Reply

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