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Easy Homemade Baileys Irish Cream Gift Recipe

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This simple homemade Irish cream recipe comes together in about 10 minutes with no cooking required. It’s smooth, velvety, and tastes just like the real thing—perfect for gifting or enjoying over ice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) Irish whiskey (e.g., Jameson)
  • 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chocolate syrup
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Dissolve the instant coffee: In a small bowl or mug, combine 1 tablespoon of instant coffee granules with 2 tablespoons of hot water. Stir until fully dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Combine the base ingredients: In your blender, add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and the dissolved coffee mixture. Add a tiny pinch of salt. Do not add the whiskey yet.
  3. Blend until smooth: Pulse the blender a few times, then blend on low speed for about 20-30 seconds until everything is well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula if needed.
  4. Add the whiskey: Pour in 1 cup of Irish whiskey. Blend on low speed for another 10-15 seconds, just until the whiskey is fully incorporated. Do not over-blend.
  5. Taste and adjust: Dip a spoon in and taste. If you want it stronger, add another tablespoon or two of whiskey. If you want it sweeter, add a little more chocolate syrup.
  6. Strain (optional but recommended): Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large liquid measuring cup or bowl to catch any tiny lumps or undissolved particles.
  7. Bottle it up: Using a funnel, pour the Irish cream into clean glass bottles or jars. Leave about an inch of headspace at the top to allow for shaking before serving. Seal tightly with lids.
  8. Refrigerate: Store the bottles in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken slightly. The Irish cream will keep for up to 2 months in the fridge.

Notes

Shake well before serving as the cream can separate slightly over time. The Irish cream actually improves after a day or two in the fridge. For best results, use cold heavy cream and a mid-range Irish whiskey.

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