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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Homemade Irish Cream Recipe
Learn how to make Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream so you can add it to your coffee and cocktails any time!
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 Homemade Irish Cream Recipe is awesome for St. Patty’s, but it’s also amazing year round (hello Christmas drinks!).
Homemade Bailey’s is 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 Irish Cream?!
I love it to make Homemade Irish Cream as Christmas gifts, serve it over ice cream during the Summer, and every day in between.
Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream
This Homemade Baileys recipe is the perfect coffee creamer, ice cream topping, or cocktail addition. It’s also delicious sipped on its 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, though. It’s one of my favorite liqueurs!
How to Make Irish Cream at Home
This is seriously so easy, it will only take about 10 minutes. If you don’t use the whole bottle at once, it will keep up to 2 months in the refrigerator.
Homemade Bailey’s Ingredients:
- Heavy Cream
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Irish Whiskey
- Instant Coffee
- Chocolate Syrup
- Vanilla
- Almond Extract
To make it, all you have to do is combine the ingredients in a blender for about 30 seconds and you’re good to go! This Bailey’s 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.
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.
Watch the video or see the recipe card below for details on How to Make Irish Cream! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Try our favorite holiday cocktail recipes:
- Caramel Apple Hot Toddy Cocktail
- Spiked Chai Tea with Bourbon
- Pumpkin Spice White Russian
- Best Spiced Rum Recipe
- Homemade Eggnog
- Baileys Chai
Irish Cream Recipe
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
- 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.
- Bottle in a tightly sealed container and refrigerate.
- Shake before using.
- Will keep for up to 2 months.
- ENJOY!!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
Nutrition Information
So easy and tastes just like the real thing.
I’m so happy you loved it!!
Can’t wait to try !
Enjoy!
Can I substitute canned coconut milk for the sweetened condensed milk?
Unfortunately it wouldn’t be the same consistency at all. It might still work but wouldn’t be quite the same. I haven’t tried it. Please let me know if you do!
Must to go in dark glasses bottle !!!
cute bottles u got for the photo! May i ask where you got them so i can get myself some, please? Also, thanks for sharing the recipe! will try :)
Of course! I got them from various antique stores but Etsy also has a ton! I’m always on the prowl :)
i am on weight watchers but plannto try this for sure! I may have overlooked it, but How much is a serving? 1 oz? Moderation of irish cream is hard for me :)
ThaNks for sharing!
I’d say about 1 1/2 ounce, about the size of a shot. I agree…moderation is HARD!
I just made this without any modifications. It was perfect. Thank you!
Oh so glad to hear that!
Wow this sounds amazing! This would be a great gift for my co workers! How much would one recipe yield do you think?
Where did you get the bottles?
Hey Marie I got them all over at different antique stores. I have a bit of an addiction :)
First off I just love love your photos. All of those jars, the backdrops!! So perfect! This Irish cream looks perfect. Can I have some right now? Looks delicious!
Thank you Cyndi! I’m addicted to backdrops from Erickson Woodworks. Like, cannot get enough LOL!