Homemade Irish Cream
Rich, silky, and just the right amount of boozy, this homemade Irish cream blends sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey, heavy cream, and chocolate syrup into a dessert-scented treat that tastes like pure velvet. Ready in minutes, endlessly customizable, and perfect for sipping, gifting, or stirring into coffee and desserts.
16
servings
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce can (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) Irish whiskey
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chocolate syrup
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules
- 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract preferably real vanilla
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) almond extract
Equipment
- Blender
- Bottle or Jar (with tight lid)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey, heavy cream, chocolate syrup, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Double check that you have everything before starting.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey, heavy cream, chocolate syrup, instant coffee, vanilla, and almond extract—no particular order needed.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase speed and blend for another 10–20 seconds, until the mixture is silky smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the homemade Irish cream into a clean bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid. If gifting, use a swing-top or decorative bottle.
- Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Shake well before each use, as some settling may occur.
Notes
Variation ideas: For a dairy-free version, use full-fat canned coconut milk and sweetened condensed coconut milk in place of the dairy. Try bourbon or spiced rum for a twist. Add extra chocolate syrup or a vanilla bean for more depth. Double the instant coffee for an espresso flavor.
Serving suggestions: Sip over ice, pour into coffee or hot cocoa, drizzle over ice cream, or blend into an adult milkshake. Great for DIY gifting!
Storage: Refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 weeks. Shake before serving. Freezing not recommended (texture may change).
Recipe can be doubled—just make sure your blender has enough capacity!
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 103mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.1mg