Impress your friends and family with this incredibly easy, luxurious homemade liqueur. Creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced, this DIY Baileys rivals the store-bought version and makes for a heartfelt and cost-effective holiday present.
Yield: About 4 cups (32 oz) – enough for 2-3 gift bottles
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Shelf Life: Up to 2 months, refrigerated
🍫 Ingredients
1 cup Irish Whiskey (Jameson is perfect)
1 (14 oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
2 tablespoons Chocolate Syrup
1 tablespoon Instant Espresso Powder or Instant Coffee
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Almond Extract (optional, for depth)
¼ teaspoon Coconut Extract (optional, for an authentic note)
👩🍳 Instructions
Combine the Base: In a blender, combine the Irish whiskey, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Blend on medium speed for about 10-15 seconds until smooth.
Add Flavors: Add the chocolate syrup, instant espresso powder, vanilla extract, and the optional almond and coconut extracts.
Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and the coffee granules have fully dissolved.
Taste and Adjust: Give it a taste! You can add an extra splash of whiskey, a bit more chocolate syrup for sweetness, or another pinch of espresso powder for a stronger coffee flavor. Blend again to combine.
Bottle and Store: Using a funnel, pour the Irish cream into clean, decorative glass bottles or mason jars. Seal tightly and refrigerate immediately.
Important Note: Always shake the bottle well before each use, as natural separation is normal.
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