How to Make Homemade Baileys Coffee Liqueur in Just 5 Minutes
A rich, creamy coffee liqueur you can enjoy at home—no store-bought bottles required.
Baileys Irish Cream is a classic indulgence: creamy, smooth, and perfect for coffee, cocktails, or even drizzling over desserts. But did you know you can make a delicious version at home in under five minutes?
Homemade Baileys Coffee Liqueur is surprisingly simple, uses ingredients you likely already have, and lets you customize the sweetness, strength, and flavor to your liking.
Why Make It at Home?
Faster and fresher: Skip the store run and make it in minutes.
Customizable: Adjust the coffee intensity, sweetness, or alcohol strength.
Fun and versatile: Great for drinks, desserts, or holiday gifts.
Cost-effective: Often cheaper than buying a bottle of commercial liqueur.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream or full-fat milk
1 cup Irish whiskey (or your preferred whiskey)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee (hot or cold)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp chocolate syrup (optional, for extra richness)
Instructions
Combine Ingredients: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine cream, whiskey, sweetened condensed milk, coffee, vanilla extract, and chocolate syrup (if using).
Blend Until Smooth: Blend for 30–60 seconds until fully combined and creamy.
Taste and Adjust: Add more coffee for a stronger flavor, more chocolate syrup for extra sweetness, or a splash of whiskey for a boozier kick.
Store: Pour into a clean glass bottle or jar and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 2 weeks. Shake before each use.
Serve: Add to coffee, pour over ice, mix into cocktails, or drizzle over desserts like brownies or ice cream.
Tips for the Perfect Homemade Baileys
Use strong coffee: The coffee flavor shines through, so choose a bold brew.
Cream vs. milk: Heavy cream gives a richer, thicker liqueur; milk keeps it lighter.
Sweetness: Adjust with more or less sweetened condensed milk or chocolate syrup.
Chill before serving: While it’s tasty immediately, letting it rest in the fridge for an hour makes it even creamier.
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