This homemade Baileys recipe is the perfect addition to your morning coffee, delicious served over ice cream for dessert and perfect over ice for sipping.
Did you know it takes less than 5 minutes to make this Copycat Baileys Irish Cream at home (and the flavor is amazing)!
A bottle of DIY Irish Cream makes for easy and delicious Christmas gifts (although you’ll want to make a double batch to save some for yourself too)!
Start by pouring the Irish Cream into mason jars or glass bottles. Seal tightly and tie with a ribbon. Be sure you let the person know that they have to keep it in the fridge (and not under the tree).
Ingredients for Homemade Baileys
You need only 5 ingredients to make this homemade Baileys Irish cream.
Sweetened Condensed Milk thickens and sweetens the mixture.
Light Cream makes this creamy of course and helps balance out the sweetness of the condensed milk. You can use coconut milk or even heavy cream if it’s all you have (add a bit of milk to thin it out if needed).
Whiskey is the alcohol in this recipe. Of course, Irish whiskey (like Jameson) is ideal but really, there is no need for a fancy whiskey. An inexpensive brand works just as well (in a pinch you could even use vodka).
Flavor Instant coffee (or instant espresso) and pure vanilla extract add flavor. Some recipes add a touch of cocoa powder, almond extract, or chocolate syrup. We think this recipe is perfect as is.
To Make Irish Cream without Alcohol
Irish cream contains alcohol but this copycat Baileys recipe can be made without alcohol. Skip the whiskey and add a teaspoon or so of rum extract or whiskey extract. Brands can vary so add a little bit at a time until you reach the desired flavor!
How To Make Baileys
Irish cream is super easy to make, place all of the ingredients in a large bowl (per the recipe below) or pitcher and whisk to combine. Voila, homemade Baileys!
Storage
As long as your cream is fresh, homemade Baileys will last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
If giving this as a gift, leave a note to ensure your recipients refrigerate it.
Recipes to Spike with Irish Cream
Homemade Baileys can be served over ice or added to co*cktails or coffee. Poke some holes and drizzle a little over cakes or cupcakes.
- Homemade Hot Chocolate
- Baileys Brownies (with Bailey’s frosting)
- Copycat Shamrock Shake
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Irish Coffee
- Affogato (ice cream & espresso)
- Homemade Eggnog
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Copycat Baileys Recipe (Homemade Irish Cream)
Baileys Irish Cream is creamy & flavorful with a bit of a kick. The best part is, this copycat recipe is ready in under 5 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Chill Time 1 day day
Total Time 1 day day 5 minutes minutes
Servings 12 servings
Author Holly Nilsson
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
- 2 cups light cream or half and half
- 1 cup whiskey
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Shake to mix well. Chill at least 24 hours before serving.
Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Notes
This Irish cream can be made without alcohol. Skip the whiskey and add a teaspoon or so of rum or whiskey extract. While the flavor is slightly different, it's delicious!
This will keep in the fridge as long as the expiry date on your cream.
Serve over ice, in co*cktails, or in coffee.
5 from 41 votes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 215 | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 145mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 291IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Beverage, Drink, Drinks
Cuisine American, Irish
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This easy recipe is inspired by versions in the McNab Family Cookbook, a little self-published cookbook. The book contains 3 homemade Irish Cream liqueur recipes in my little book with different ingredients (raw eggs, chocolate syrup, and rum). I combined the parts I liked best to create this delicious recipe.
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Beverages, Christmas, Recipes, St. Patricks Day
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