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Top-down view of a sealed airtight container or glass bottle filled with homemade Irish cream, placed on a white marble cooktop. The Irish cream is ready to be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Homemade Baileys Recipe

This homemade Irish cream liqueur blends the rich flavors of whiskey, chocolate, and coffee with creamy sweetness. It's easy to make in just 5 minutes and keeps for up to two months!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Irish
Servings 34 ounces
Calories 94 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight container or glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid

Ingredients
  

  • 1⅔ cups Jameson Irish whiskey
  • 1 cup half & half or heavy cream
  • 14 ounce canned sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee

Instructions
 

  • Add the Jameson Irish whiskey, half & half or heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate syrup, vanilla extract, and instant coffee to a blender.
    Top-down view of a blender on a clean kitchen countertop with a white marble cooktop background. Into the blender, Jameson Irish whiskey, half & half, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate syrup, vanilla extract, and instant coffee are being added, ready to be blended.
  • Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until smooth and well combined.
    Top-down view of a blender as the ingredients, including Jameson Irish whiskey, cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate syrup, vanilla, and instant coffee, are blended on high speed. The mixture is smooth and creamy, swirling together.
  • Pour the mixture into an airtight container or glass bottle and store in the refrigerator.
    Top-down view of homemade Irish cream being poured from the blender into an airtight container or glass bottle. The rich, creamy mixture flows smoothly, ready for storage.
  • Shake well before each use and enjoy. Store for up to 2 months.
    Top-down view of a sealed airtight container or glass bottle filled with homemade Irish cream, placed on a white marble cooktop. The Irish cream is ready to be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.