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Every liqueur or cocktail fan knows what Baileys Irish Cream is. And with this recipe, you don't even have to search your local liquor store at night––make your own at home! It's very convenient and will probably taste better than a store bought one because it's as fresh as possible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Irish whiskey*
- 1 (14 ounce/414ml) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whipping cream, light cream, or half and half
- 3 to 4 small eggs (optional, see Warnings)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (Torani brand almond syrup can be a substitute)
Steps
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1Assemble the ingredients.
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2Measure and pour all of the ingredients into a blender. You can also add one additional teaspoon of coffee granules and vanilla extract for taste.Advertisement
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3Blend everything together for 30 seconds on a high speed. Make sure that the mixture is smooth in texture.
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4Store the cream in a well sealed bottle.
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5Place the bottle in the refrigerator and let it chill.
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6Enjoy Baileys by itself, as an ingredient to a drink, or "over the rocks" (over ice).
Community Q&A
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QuestionIs there any danger in using eggs when preparing Irish cream?
Community AnswerUsing good, fresh eggs should not cause any problems, as you keep this recipe in the fridge when not in use. My mum has made this for many years, she told me that when blended with the cream they are not eggs anymore, and the alcohol will act to preserve. -
QuestionWhat do the eggs do in this recipe?
Community AnswerCream and whisky don't easily mix. Adding the egg works as an emulsifier and helps to prevent the mixture from curdling. -
QuestionWhy did the mixture curdle?
Community AnswerDairy products can curdle when in contact with acidic ingredients like whiskey. This is fairly unlikely with fresh, high-fat milk products. Heavy cream is almost foolproof, but you should be able to use half-and-half if you pour it and mix it slowly.
Warnings
- Pasteurized eggs or egg whites may be bought by the carton and are safe to consume without cooking.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- The real Baileys is manufactured with no egg tracing. It is optional to use eggs in this recipe; however, some websites that offer a homemade version of Baileys have included eggs as an ingredient. If you're concerned about adding eggs, simply don't. Add another 1/2 cup of whiskey.⧼thumbs_response⧽
Things You'll Need
- Measuring cups
- Blender
- Bottle with good seal
References
- Baileys Irish Cream on Recipezaar, http://www.recipezaar.com/Baileys-Irish-Cream-Liqueur-Gift-Giving-or-for-Yourself-74594 – research source
About This Article
To make Bailey's Irish Cream, start by adding whiskey, sweetened condensed milk, whipping cream, eggs, chocolate syrup, instant coffee, vanilla extract, and almond extract to a blender. Then, blend everything together on high speed for 30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth. Finally, transfer your Bailey's Irish Cream to a bottle and chill it in the fridge before serving. To learn how to serve homemade Bailey's, scroll down!
