Homemade Baileys

Make your own Homemade Baileys Irish Cream in less than 2 minutes and with only 6 basic ingredients. The perfect homemade gift for family and friends.

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes | Servings: 20 serves | Calories: 160 kcal

Equipment
  • Blender or Thermomix

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 2 tbsp boiling water
  • 1 cup (240g) cream
  • 395 g sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 tbs (45g) chocolate topping or syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Conventional Method
  1. Mix the coffee granules with 2 tbs of boiling water and allow to cool completely (this step is optional - but recommended for a smooth result).
  2. Place all ingredients (including the cold coffee liquid) into a blender.
  3. Very slowly increase to medium/low speed for 20 seconds or until just combined (see notes).
  4. Pour into sterilised glasses, seal and place into the fridge.
  5. Keep unopened in the fridge for 2 months. Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 1 week.
Thermomix Method
  1. Mix the coffee granules with 2 tbs of boiling water and allow to cool completely (this step is optional - but recommended for a smooth result).
  2. Place all ingredients (including the cold coffee liquid) into the Thermomix bowl. Very slowly increase to Speed 3, for 20 seconds, or until just combined (see notes).
  3. Pour into sterilised glasses, seal and place into the fridge.
  4. Keep unopened in the fridge for 2 months. Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 1 week.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES:
  • Quantity - this recipe makes approximately 1 litre of homemade Baileys.
  • Coffee granules - Mix the coffee granules with 2 tbs boiling hot water and stir until dissolved (this step is optional - but recommended for a smooth result). Allow the coffee to cool before adding to the blender.
  • How to avoid 'curdling' - Certain blenders (particularly the powerful ones) can curdle the mixture slightly as they ‘whip’ the cream. To avoid this, start your blender on a very LOW speed and increase slowly to medium/low. Mix until only just combined. If for some reason your mixture does appear curdled, simply pour it through a sieve and then allow the drained liquid to settle. Scrape any excess off the top with a spoon.
  • Cream - Use a cream that does not easily curdle or whip (I like to use Bulla Cooking Cream) but if you can’t buy this brand, choose a thin pouring cream and mix on a very LOW speed to combine.
  • Storing - Homemade Baileys Irish Cream can be stored in sterilised jars for up to 2 months unopened in the fridge. Once opened, keep refrigerated and consume within 1 week.
  • Glass bottles/jars - Most $2 shops or discount stores will stock small sealable glass bottles or jars (Kmart often has great little bottles for just a couple of dollars).

Nutrition

  • Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg

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