Irish Cream

Name: Homemade Irish Cream
Prep time: PT0D0H0M
Cook time: PT0D0H10M
Total time: PT0D0H10M
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream, divided; 1 tsp. instant coffee; ½ tsp. cocoa powder; ¾ cup Irish whiskey; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; One 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk

Use this DIY Baileys to spike your coffee, or enjoy as is for a milky, boozy treat.

Serves
8
Time
10 minutes

PHOTO: MATT TAYLOR-GROSS • FOOD STYLING: JESSIE YUCHEN

By SAVEUR Editors

Updated on December 12, 2023

The next time you get a hankering for Irish cream, skip the store-bought version and make the silky-smooth liqueur at home with just six ingredients. This Irish cream recipe adds sweet richness and depth to coffee and cake frosting, but it’s just as decadent on its own, enjoyed over ice. For the whiskey, look for an Irish variety like Green Spot, Connemara, or Jameson.

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream, divided
1 tsp. instant coffee
½ tsp. cocoa powder
¾ cup Irish whiskey
1 tsp. vanilla extract
One 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk

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Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of the cream, the coffee, and cocoa powder. Gradually add the remaining cream, whisking continuously until smooth. Stir in the whiskey, vanilla, and condensed milk. Pour into a large, sealable container and refrigerate until ready to use. (It will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.)

Step 2

To serve, pour into a tumbler filled with ice.

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of the cream, the coffee, and cocoa powder. Gradually add the remaining cream, whisking continuously until smooth. Stir in the whiskey, vanilla, and condensed milk. Pour into a large, sealable container and refrigerate until ready to use. (It will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.)
To serve, pour into a tumbler filled with ice.