Description
Irish cream liqueur brings festive cheer with this Baileys-inspired homemade delight. Rich cream, whiskey, and chocolate notes create a luxurious holiday treat perfect for sipping beside the fireplace or gifting to friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) Irish whiskey (such as Jameson)
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 can (14 ounces or 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for a subtle nutty flavor)
Instructions
- In a robust blender, whisk together rich heavy cream and velvety sweetened condensed milk until the mixture develops a luxurious, silky consistency that promises decadent flavor.
- Introduce Irish whiskey into the creamy base, carefully calibrating the spirit’s intensity to match your preferred potency – whether you desire a gentle whisper or a bold libation.
- Elevate the liqueur’s complexity by incorporating aromatic vanilla extract, which infuses a delicate sweetness, and chocolate syrup to impart that quintessential Baileys depth of character.
- For sophisticated coffee undertones, sprinkle instant coffee granules into the mixture, transforming the liqueur into a nuanced mocha-inspired elixir that tantalizes the palate.
- Using a low-speed blender setting, harmonize all ingredients until the liquid achieves a seamless, perfectly integrated texture with no discernible separation.
- Transfer the homemade cream liqueur into a pristine glass bottle or sealed container, ensuring an airtight closure to preserve its exquisite flavor profile.
- Refrigerate the concoction for a minimum of four hours, allowing the ingredients to intermingle and develop a rounded, sophisticated taste that epitomizes artisanal craftsmanship.
Notes
- Whiskey Strength Matters: Choose a smooth Irish whiskey like Jameson or Bushmills for the best flavor profile, avoiding harsh or overly strong spirits that might overpower the creamy base.
- Customize Sweetness Levels: Adjust the sweetened condensed milk quantity if you prefer a less sweet or more intense liqueur, tasting as you mix to achieve your perfect balance.
- Storage and Shelf Life: Keep your homemade Baileys refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks for optimal taste and freshness, storing in a sealed glass container to maintain its rich flavor.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with additional extracts like almond or hazelnut, or sprinkle in some cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate experience that elevates the traditional recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg