Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
Elevate your home bar with this luxurious Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur, a rich and indulgent drink that captures the essence of Irish whiskey blended with velvety cream, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, and hints of coffee. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this effortless recipe combines bold flavors and a silky texture, perfect for sipping over ice or enhancing your favorite desserts and coffee creations. Featuring aromatic notes of vanilla and almond, this DIY Irish Cream Liqueur is a versatile treat for holidays, celebrations, or everyday indulgence. Make a batch ahead and refrigerate to let the flavors deepen, creating a smooth, creamy liqueur that rivals any store-bought counterpart.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 14-ounce can Sweetened condensed milk
- 1.5 cups Irish whiskey
- 1 tablespoon Instant coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk.
Gradually add the Irish whiskey to the mixture, stirring continually to incorporate the liquid smoothly.
Add the instant coffee granules and unsweetened cocoa powder to the cream mixture, stirring well until fully dissolved and blended.
Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Pour the mixture into a blender and blend on high speed for 20-30 seconds until smooth and fully integrated.
Transfer the Irish Cream Liqueur into a clean bottle with a tight-sealing lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Shake the bottle well before serving as a standalone drink over ice, or use it as a delightful addition to coffee or dessert recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.1 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.7 g | 354% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 584 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.4 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 216.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1152 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1959 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
