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A glass mug filled with a creamy beverage, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Homemade Irish Cream.

Homemade Irish Cream for Desserts and Drinks

This recipe creates a homemade Irish cream perfect for desserts and drinks, offering a rich, creamy flavor without artificial additives.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 ounces
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 451
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Irish Cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee or espresso granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (12-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Irish whiskey
Garnish
  • 1 scoop whipped cream
  • 1 small piece chocolate, shaved

Equipment

  • Blender
  • small saucepan
  • pitcher

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm 1/4 cup heavy cream with the chocolate syrup, coffee granules, and salt. Whisk until the coffee granules and salt dissolve and the mixture is smooth.
  2. To a blender, add the coffee and cream mixture, the remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream, the can of sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Pulse until very smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. With the blender running, slowly pour in the whiskey. Transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Right before serving, stir well.
  3. Serve over ice with whipped cream and shaved chocolate, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 37.9gProtein: 5.3gFat: 16.1gSaturated Fat: 10.1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 35.6g

Notes

Store the Irish cream in the refrigerator for up to one week. To avoid curdling, add the alcohol slowly and use heavy cream, as whole milk can break and curdle.

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