Homemade Baileys Irish Cream 🎄🍫🥃
Yields: ~2 cups
Prep Time: 5 min
Ingredients
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup whiskey (Irish whiskey works best)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can (14 oz / ~400 g) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Mix dry and cream
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and heavy cream until fully blended and smooth.
- Add condensed milk and vanilla
Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and well combined.
- Add whiskey
Slowly whisk in whiskey until the mixture is fully incorporated.
- Bottle and chill
Transfer your Baileys to a clean glass bottle or jar with a tight lid.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld.
Tips
Shake before serving: Ingredients can separate slightly when stored.
Shelf life: Stays fresh in the fridge for 2–3 weeks.
Flavor tweaks:
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a holiday twist.
Use chocolate syrup for a sweeter, richer version.
Gift Ideas
Pour into mini glass bottles or mason jars.
Add a festive ribbon or small ornament on the cap.
Include a little tag: “Shake before serving! Enjoy this creamy homemade Baileys ❤️”