Copycat Baileys Recipe (Homemade Irish Cream)
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Copycat Baileys Recipe (Homemade Irish Cream)
Description
This homemade Irish cream blends sweetened condensed milk and light cream, which provide a thick, luscious base. Whiskey adds the characteristic alcoholic warmth, while instant coffee contributes a subtle coffee tone. Vanilla extract rounds out the flavor with a hint of sweetness and aroma. All ingredients are combined in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shaken vigorously to ensure a smooth, uniform mixture.
The liqueur requires chilling for at least 24 hours to meld the flavors fully before serving. It is best served cold, over ice, or mixed into coffee or cocktails for a creamy finish. The recipe allows for an alcohol-free variation by omitting whiskey and substituting rum or whiskey extract, which changes the flavor slightly but retains the creamy texture and sweetness.
Once prepared, this Irish cream can be refrigerated and kept for up to two weeks, following the cream’s expiration date for safety. It provides a homemade alternative to store-bought Irish cream that can be customized for sweetness and alcohol content.
Ingredients
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
- 2 cups light cream or half and half
- 1 cup whiskey
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 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 recipe can be made alcohol-free by skipping whiskey and using rum or whiskey extract instead.
- Chill the mixture at least 24 hours before serving to develop flavor.
- Store refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks, aligned with the cream's expiration date.
- Serve chilled over ice, in cocktails, or added to coffee for a creamy touch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 291IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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