Homemade Irish Cream
This recipe will show you how to make a delicious and creamy Irish cream liqueur at home. Perfect to enjoy on its own or in cocktails.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Funnel
- Glass bottle with lid
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups Irish whiskey
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Dash of ground cinnamon
- Dash of ground nutmeg
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey, chocolate syrup, espresso powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Blend until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or thickness according to your preference.
- Use a funnel to transfer the mixture into a glass bottle with a lid.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
- When ready to serve, give the bottle a good shake to mix the ingredients that may have separated.
- Pour the Irish cream into serving glasses and enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker and creamier consistency, you can add more heavy cream.
Feel free to adjust the amount of Irish whiskey used according to your preference.
You can also add a splash of Baileys or other flavored liqueur for extra depth of flavor.
If you don't have instant espresso powder, you can use strong brewed coffee as a substitute.
Store the Irish cream in the refrigerator and consume within 2 weeks.
Serve over ice, in coffee, or use it to make cocktails like an Irish coffee or a spiked hot chocolate.