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Four jars of homemade Bailey's Irish cream on a wooden cutting board.

Irish Cream Recipe

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This creamy coffee liqueur is so easy to make at home, and it's easy to use in lots of cocktails and drinks.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream 227 grams
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 397 grams (1 can)
  • 1⅔ cup Irish whiskey 378 grams
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 4 grams
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup 18 grams, such as Hershey's
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract 2 grams

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.
    1 cup heavy cream, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1⅔ cup Irish whiskey, 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract
    A woman pouring homemade Irish cream into a blender.
  • Bottle in a tightly sealed container and refrigerate.
  • Shake well before using.

Video

Notes

Yield: This recipe yields about 36 ounces (1,074mL) of Irish cream. 
  • Can also put in cute mason jars and give as gifts. Be sure to date the jars.
Storage: Store Irish cream in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 3.6ounces | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 0.2mg