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Homemade Irish Cream

December 5, 2012 By Lena

It’s my most searched recipe every time December rolls around.

(To tell the truth, I was searching for it myself this past weekend – which is what prompted me to re-publish it.)

Instead of directing all you kind Googlers to a poorly formatted blog post from December 2008, I decided it was high-time to republish my Homemade Irish Cream recipe.

Homemade you say???

You bet! Why buy it when you can make it? This recipe yields 3 times the amount for 1/3 of the price. I promise you’ll swear off the bottled stuff once you’ve tried this do-it-yourself version – plus, do you know how handy it is to have fresh Irish Cream on hand?

Irish Cream Coffee. Irish Cream Cheesecake. Irish Cream Hot Chocolate. Irish Cream Fudge. Irish Cream Cappuccino. Irish Cream Tiramisu. Irish Cream Mini Cupcakes. Irish Cream Truffles. Oh My!

This oh-so-good liqueur is also a serious contender when you’re out to impress… when was the last time you were served homemade Irish Cream on the rocks? (Serve it in an old fashioned carafe so there’s no doubt you made it from scratch – and be sure to drop it into the conversation at least twice.)

BONUS: It’s perfect for gift giving! Simply grab sterilized glass milk bottles or mason jars and fill to the brim with the delicious concoction. Attached a handmade gift tag and be sure to note that the product must be refrigerated (and add a 1-month expiration date).

Let’s toast with an ol’ Irish saying ~
May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup half and half cream
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup Irish whiskey (can substitute Canadian or Scottish, I won’t tell!)
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

DIRECTIONS

In a blender, combine cream, sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey, instant coffee, chocolate syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one month. Shake well before serving. Serves 16.

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: holiday recipes, homemade irish cream

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  1. Bailey

    December 5, 2012 at 8:25 am

    huh, I never would have thought it would be that easy to make. Go figure! Given my name though, I still don’t mind being gifted the real thing :D

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 6:23 pm

      Haha love it!

  2. Debbie Bashford

    December 5, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Had no idea it is this easy, all I need is the half and half cream

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 6:24 pm

      It’s SO easy Debbie – and keeps in the fridge for a month!

  3. Lisa H

    December 5, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    How dense am I?? I have loved Baileys for over 2 decades but never paid atttention that it’s made with the ‘gross’ whiskey my husband regularly drinks…!?!
    Well I can see his stash disappearing alot faster now. tee hee! :D

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 6:24 pm

      Hahaha I know – all I taste is the smooth, velvety flavour – I don’t taste the “gross” whiskey either!

  4. Shirley

    December 5, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    No liqueurs for me though.

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 6:25 pm

      No problem! Great for a gift!

  5. Dreena

    December 5, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Sounds good to me! Thanks for sharing.

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 6:25 pm

      You’re welcome Dreena – enjoy!

  6. Kat E.

    December 5, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Oh, this one sounds so good! Perfect for the Holidays, as so many people LOVE Bailey’s – thanks for the recipe!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 6:26 pm

      No worries Kat – I hope you make it!

  7. RogersSarahM

    December 5, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Wow, this is a great idea for hostess gifts instead of wine! Thanks, Lena!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 6:26 pm

      You’re welcome Sarah – I agree, a homemade hostess gift is much better than a bottle of wine!

  8. Soozle

    December 5, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    I read the title and instantly thought: SOLD! I love love love Irish Cream in coffee!

    I never realized it was so easy to make at home. Thanks for sharing!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 6:26 pm

      You’re welcome Suzanne! It’s terribly easy!

  9. Nicole W.

    December 5, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    This is awesome!! I think I might make this for my mother-in-law, she always has Bailey’s in the house around the holidays. Thanks, Lena!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 6:27 pm

      NP! I love that you know the perfect person to gift it to – that always makes it easier!

      • Nicole W.

        December 24, 2012 at 2:38 am

        My husband and I made this tonight to give to our mothers! We may have had a little taste – it is sooo delicious! Thanks for giving us the perfect present idea!

  10. Huguette E.

    December 5, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Oh yum, I’m having this during the holidays!!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:11 pm

      Enjoy Huguette!

  11. Natasha W

    December 5, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    I MUST try this. I love Irish cream!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      Then you simply MUST Natasha! Please tell me how you like it!

  12. Deb H

    December 5, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Need to try this, sounds pretty easy to make!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      It’s incredibly easy!

  13. Sophia

    December 5, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Really? That’s all it takes? WOW, it doesn’t seem hard at all!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      It’s easy peasy! And you can make 3x as much for 1/3 of the price!

  14. Olivia L

    December 6, 2012 at 1:29 am

    Yum! Thanks for the recipe!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      You’re welcome!

  15. Karen

    December 6, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    What % cream is half-and-half?

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:13 pm

      It’s 10% cream, Karen!

  16. Jessica S.

    December 7, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Hmmmm this looks delicious!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:13 pm

      It’s YUM-O!

  17. Sabrina T

    December 8, 2012 at 3:06 am

    this looks delicious! I’ll have to take up drinking LOL

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:13 pm

      Hahaha well don’t do that, but maybe gift it to someone?

  18. jill

    December 8, 2012 at 9:17 am

    how smart are you. I really want to try this now. I have lots of irish and can whiskey laying around.

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:14 pm

      Well there you have it – the most expensive ingredient just waiting to be used!

  19. Eva Mitton

    December 10, 2012 at 6:42 am

    Of Irish descent so having a different concoction of Whiskey is a treat in itself. This would be a great gift for the ladies in my family that lean towards Kahlua and Baileys. Tradition dictates that I make home made vanilla and gift bottles for my sisters/mom – but this new recipe perk might change the norm. Thanks so much for sharing, can’t wait to try and sample.

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:14 pm

      So happy to hear that, Eva! Please let me know if you try it!

  20. Victoria Ess

    December 10, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    This looks so good!!!

  21. Janice

    December 10, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    OMG — this looks so delish!!!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:15 pm

      It is – enjoy Victoria and Janice!

  22. Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom

    December 11, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    This sounds mighty tasty. And it seems pretty simple, too. A chocolatey caffeinated bevy that’s easy to make? I’ll drink to that!

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      Cheers Diana!

  23. laurel

    December 11, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    this is very nice to look at i bet better to taste thanks @tomgirlbc

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      It’s a treat for both the eyes and the tummy!

  24. Valerie Godin

    December 15, 2012 at 9:45 am

    This looks delicious!! I had no idea it could be made at home! Thanks for sharing

    • Lena

      December 15, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      You’re welcome! Super easy and super delish Valerie!

  25. Tooth Fairy

    December 16, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Looks like a fairy sweet and fantastic recipe, thanks for sharing it! ♥ Believe me I really wish to give this a try…Cheers!!! ☺ ♪♫♪♫ Fa la la la la la la la la…

    • Lena

      December 16, 2012 at 8:11 am

      Please do! Enjoy!

  26. Jennifer Abbott

    December 19, 2012 at 7:57 am

    I’m making this as a Christmas gift for a couple of people it looks fairly easy to make.

  27. Denise Cruz

    January 1, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    I have got to try this one. and it is sooo easy to make…bet it would be great in my coffee too ;)

    • Lena

      January 2, 2013 at 7:40 pm

      It would be divine in coffee, Denise :)

  28. Mandy

    January 16, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    Mmm I love me some whiskey and this sounds delicious!! Will definitely try once my baby is born and either I’m done breastfeeding or able to pump :)

  29. Julie P

    January 21, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Can’t wait to try this!

  30. Lindsay

    January 22, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    So trying this; it sounds delicious!

  31. Anne Taylor

    April 4, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    OH!! I am going to make this next Christmas! Well, maybe I won’t last until next Christmas lol Thanks!

  32. Suzanne Smith

    June 18, 2013 at 12:29 am

    My Pinterest Board with Listen to Lena recipes is expanding!!

  33. Debbie White Beattie

    December 24, 2017 at 11:42 pm

    I love Baileys or Irish Cream but I never thought of making homemade Irish Cream but it’s a great idea

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