Here’s a full, polished Homemade Baileys Irish Cream recipe using the ingredients you listed — perfect for Christmas gifts!
🎄 Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
Ingredients
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup Irish whiskey (or your preferred whiskey)
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (real vanilla preferred)
⭐ Instructions
- Bloom the cocoa (optional but recommended):
In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder with 1–2 teaspoons of the heavy cream to form a smooth paste.
This keeps the final drink silky with no cocoa specks. - Blend the base:
In a blender, combine:
Heavy cream
Sweetened condensed milk
Cocoa paste
Vanilla extract
Blend on low speed just until smooth. Avoid high speed — it can turn the cream into butter.
- Add the whiskey:
Pour in the whiskey and blend again briefly on low until fully mixed. - Taste and adjust (optional):
Sweeter? Add 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or more condensed milk.
More chocolate? Add another ½–1 teaspoon cocoa powder.
Stronger? Add extra whiskey 1–2 tablespoons at a time.
- Bottle it:
Pour into clean glass bottles or jars.
Decorate with ribbons or tags for gifting!
❄️ Storage
Keep refrigerated.
Lasts up to 2 weeks (shake before serving).
If separated, give it a good shake — the cream naturally settles a little.
🍫 Serving Ideas
Over ice
In coffee (instant holiday cheer!)
Blended into milkshakes
Over vanilla ice cream
If you want, I can also create: 🎁 Printable gift tags • 🎅 A festive recipe card • 🍸 Flavored variations (peppermint, mocha, caramel, etc.)