Irish Cream Recipe (Homemade Baileys)

Irish Cream Recipe (Homemade Baileys)

Irish Cream (Homemade Baileys) is SO easy to make at home! This Homemade Irish Cream Recipe is such a great addition to St. Patrick’s Day cocktails, coffee, or ice cream. If you’ve ever wondered how to make Irish Cream, it’s much more simple than you’ve imagined. Anyone can make it at home for homemade gifts or just enjoying with your family.

This Homemade Irish Cream Recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!

With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, I have everything Irish on the mind! We have made everything from Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage to Green St. Patrick’s Day Punch. I love all the fun and cute recipes for the holidays, but I also love the classics. This Irish Cream Recipe is awesome for St. Patty’s, but is also amazing year round.

I love it to make Homemade Irish Cream as Christmas gifts, serve it over ice cream during the Summer, and every day in between. It’s so much cheaper and tastier to make at home, so why buy it at the store? Only 10 minutes stand between you and this Irish Cream Recipe!

What could be better than Homemade Baileys?! 

Homemade Baileys is the perfect coffee creamer, ice cream topping, or cocktail addition. It’s also delicious sipped on it’s own, in moderation of course. :) It always reminds me of my Grandma…I’m not sure why. She let me take a super small sip when I was young and I thought it was so gross. I don’t think it’s gross now, haha. It’s one of my favorite liqueurs!

Tips for making Irish Cream at home:

This recipe has a heavy cream component, so you’ll want to be careful about blending it too forcefully. It’s really easy to get an unintentional whipped cream layer!! If you do get a cream layer rising to the top, you can sift the liquid through a cheesecloth of fine mesh strainer; and problem solved. No biggie.

A few reader questions:

What is Irish Cream used for?

It can be used as a creamer in your coffee, ingredient for shakes/smoothies, as an ice cream topper, or sipped as an after dinner drink. It’s delicious!

How long is this Homemade Irish Cream Recipe good for?

If properly sealed this recipe should stay good in the fridge for up to 2 months. It makes the ultimate homemade gift when poured into cute mason jars and decorated.

How many calories are in Irish Cream?

We have listed the recipe below in small portions for sipping or used as creamer. In that capacity, this recipe has under 70 calories. Of course if you drink larger amounts, the calories add up. Everything in moderation. :)

How much does Irish Cream cost if you buy a name brand instead of making it at home?

A 750ml bottle of Bailey’s costs between $19-25. WOW! You should definitely make your own cheaper and more delicious version at home! Not only does it make a lot, you’ll save a lot of money.

We always have a homemade canister on hand. The perfect nightcap.

See the recipe card below for details on How to Make Irish Cream! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Irish Cream Recipe

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 315 kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Irish Cream (Homemade Baileys) is SO easy to make at home! This Homemade Irish Cream Recipe is such a great addition to St. Patrick’s Day cocktails, coffee, or ice cream. If you’ve ever wondered how to make Irish Cream, it’s much more simple than you’ve imagined. Anyone can make it at home for homemade gifts or just enjoying with your family.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 ounces
• 1 2/3 cup. Irish Whiskey
• 2 teaspoons Instant Coffee Granules
• 1 tablespoon Chocolate Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or use an immersion blender for 30 seconds. You don't want to blend for too long or whipped cream may form :) If you do get a bit of cream on top, just sift though a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
2. Bottle in a tightly sealed container and refrigerate.
3. Shake before using.
4. Will keep for up to 2 months.
5. ENJOY!!

Recipe Notes

Can also put in cute mason jars and give as gifts. Be sure to date the jars.

Nutrition Facts

Irish Cream Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 46mg 15%

Sodium 60mg 3%

Potassium 176mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%

Sugars 22g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 9.1%

Vitamin C 1.4%

Calcium 12.8%

Iron 0.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

AROUND THE WEB: Some of our blogger friends have put together great recipes for homemade liqueurs! Be sure to check out Homemade Amaretto, Lemoncello, and Homemade Peach Schnapps.