Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur

Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur is a medium Irish recipe that serves 24. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Zach Zoschke on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 30 min

Cost: $31.75 total, $1.32 per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 14‑oz cans Sweetened condensed milk (Full‑fat, sweetened)
  • 120 ml Heavy cream (Cold, 35% fat)
  • 3 tablespoons Honey (Can substitute agave nectar)
  • 2 tablespoons Vanilla extract (Pure vanilla preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder (Use high‑quality cocoa for best flavor)
  • 2 packets Instant coffee (Fine granules dissolve easily)
  • 750 ml Irish whiskey (Jameson works well; any smooth Irish whiskey is fine)

Instructions

  1. Prepare workspace

    Gather all ingredients, measuring tools, and the large mixing container.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Add condensed milk

    Pour two 14‑oz (415 g) cans of sweetened condensed milk into the container.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Incorporate heavy cream

    Add 120 ml (½ cup) cold heavy cream to the mixture.

    Time: PT1M

  4. Sweeten with honey

    Stir in 3 tablespoons honey (or agave nectar).

    Time: PT1M

  5. Add vanilla

    Mix in 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract.

    Time: PT1M

  6. Blend cocoa powder

    Sift 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder over the mixture to avoid lumps, then stir.

    Time: PT1M

  7. Dissolve instant coffee

    Add 2 packets of instant coffee and stir until fully dissolved.

    Time: PT1M

  8. Pour whiskey

    Add the entire 750 ml bottle of Irish whiskey to the container.

    Time: PT2M

  9. Blend to combine

    Using the immersion blender, blend on medium speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and homogenous.

    Time: PT5M

  10. Bottle and chill

    Transfer the liqueur into a clean bottle or jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate. Shake before each use.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
150
Protein
1 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
8 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains alcohol, Gluten‑free, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: Milk, Honey

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur

Recipe by Zach Zoschke

A rich, velvety Irish cream liqueur made from sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, honey, vanilla, cocoa powder, instant coffee and Irish whiskey. Stronger and smoother than store‑bought Baileys, perfect for gifting or sipping over ice.

MediumIrishServes 24

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Source Video
21m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
31m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$31.75
Total cost
$1.32
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Use sweetened condensed milk – it provides essential sweetness and body; evaporated milk will make the liqueur too thin.
  • Sift cocoa powder to avoid gritty texture.
  • Blend thoroughly to achieve a smooth, emulsified cream.

Safety Warnings

  • Alcohol is flammable – keep away from open flames.
  • Do not serve to anyone under the legal drinking age.
  • If the liqueur develops an off smell or mold, discard it.

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