Boozy, rich and fudgy... this Chocolate Baileys Sauce is an adults-only decadent treat. Ready to eat in less than 15 minutes - the ultimate chocolate dessert.
Well hello there!
I'm so glad you're here and that you're excited to try my Chocolate Baileys Sauce.
Just like my original Chocolate Fudge Sauce, this sweet chocolate sauce is perfect for pouring over a big bowl of ice-cream or your favourite dessert.
Baileys Irish Cream + Chocolate = the BEST fudge sauce EVER!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
This Baileys Sauce is completely irresistible!
Try it for yourself and see:
- Quick & easy - dessert will be ready in less than 15 minutes... how simple is that!
- A sweet gift - make a big batch of Baileys Sauce, pour it into small bottles and give as delicious little Christmas or birthday gifts.
- Adults-only - for ONCE you wont have to share dessert with the kids!
- Creamy & chocolatey - the flavours in this sauce is simply decadent.
What You Need
My Baileys Sauce recipe is made from just 6 ingredients.
Note: please scroll to the recipe card for the ingredient quantities and full detailed method.
- Cream - either pouring cream or thickened cream is suitable for this recipe.
- Brown sugar - you can use either regular light brown sugar or dark brown sugar. Note: dark brown sugar will give the sauce a slightly richer flavour.
- Golden syrup - this (along with the brown sugar) helps to give the sauce a delicious caramel flavour. Golden syrup is a cane sugar syrup popular in Australian, New Zealand and British baking recipes. If golden syrup is not available where you live, you can replace it with corn syrup, honey or maple syrup.
- Butter - salted or unsalted butter can be used in this recipe.
- Dark chocolate - I recommend using dark baking or cooking chocolate as it melts easily when added to the hot fudge sauce. Cadbury or Nestle are popular brands of cooking chocolate in Australia, but you can use any brand you prefer.
- Baileys Irish Cream - you can make your own Baileys Irish Cream or use the store-bought version.
Step By Step Instructions
It's SO simple to make this adults-only Baileys sauce!
Note: please scroll to the recipe card for the ingredient quantities and full detailed method.
Step 1 - Boil
Place the cream, brown sugar, golden syrup and butter into a saucepan over a medium/high heat and bring to the boil.
Step 2 - Cook
Once the sauce is boiling, turn the heat down and gently simmer for five minutes (while stirring continuously).
Step 3 - Add The Chocolate
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the grated chocolate.
Step 4 - Add The Baileys
Add the Baileys Irish Cream and stir through until the chocolate has melted and the Baileys is mixed through.
Serve the warm sauce with ice-cream or your favourite dessert.
Expert Tips & FAQ
Ready to make a big batch of Baileys Sauce? Lets go!
Recipe Tips
- Use good-quality dark chocolate - The better the chocolate, the richer the sauce! Cooking chocolate or a high-quality block of dark chocolate will give you a glossy, velvety finish.
- Don't rush the heating - Keep the heat at medium to low and stir continuously. Boiling too hard can cause the cream to split or the sugar to crystallise.
- Add the Baileys last - Always stir in the Baileys off the heat. This keeps the flavour bold and stops the alcohol from evaporating.
- Sterilise your jars or bottles - If you're planning to gift your sauce or store it for the full month, sterilise your jars first to keep it fresh and safe to eat.
- Storage is key - Keep the sauce in an airtight jar or sealed bottle in the fridge for up to 1 month. It will firm up in the fridge, so just warm what you need before serving.
- Reheating without splitting - Pop some sauce into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until warmed and smooth.
- This one's not freezer-friendly - Freezing changes the texture of cream-based sauces, and therefore it is unsuitable to freeze.
Chocolate Baileys Sauce FAQs
Absolutely! Just skip the Baileys and you'll have a decadent chocolate fudge sauce that's completely kid-friendly. You can even add a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavour.
Stored in a sterilised, airtight jar or bottle, chocolate Baileys sauce will keep well in the fridge for up to 1 month. Always use a clean spoon to avoid contamination.
You can, but the sauce will be sweeter and a little thinner. Dark chocolate gives that rich, indulgent, fudgy taste that pairs perfectly with Baileys.
It's magic over vanilla ice cream, drizzled on brownies, swirled through milkshakes, or as a cheeky dip for strawberries. Basically… on anything chocolate-loving hearts desire!
Related Recipes
If you love Baileys Irish Cream then you're going to LOVE this rich and fudgy chocolate sauce.
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Chocolate Baileys Sauce
Ingredients
- 250 g cream thickened or pouring cream
- 90 g brown sugar light or dark
- 3 tbs golden syrup see notes
- 20 g butter
- 200 g dark cooking chocolate grated
- 60 ml Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
Instructions
Conventional Method
- Place all of the ingredients (except for the dark chocolate and Baileys liquer) into a saucepan.
- Bring to the boil gently over a medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and stir continuously for five minutes.
- Add the grated dark chocolate and stir quickly.
- Remove from heat and continue to stir until the chocolate has completely melted.
- Add the Baileys liqueur and stir well to combine.
- Pour into sterilised jars, seal and keep refrigerated for up to a 1 month.
Thermomix Method
- Chop dark chocolate by pressing Turbo 6-7 times.
- Add all remaining ingredients (except for the Baileys liqueur). Cook for 12 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 2 (Note: the sauce will thicken on cooling).
- Stir the Baileys liqueur through with a spatula.
- Pour into sterilised jars, seal and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Golden syrup - this (along with the brown sugar) helps to give the sauce a delicious caramel flavour. Golden syrup is a cane sugar syrup popular in Australian, New Zealand and British baking recipes. If golden syrup is not available where you live, you can replace it with corn syrup, honey or maple syrup.
- Dark chocolate - I recommend using dark baking or cooking chocolate as it melts easily when added to the hot fudge sauce. Cadbury or Nestleare popular brands of cooking chocolate in Australia, but you can use any brand you prefer.
- Baileys Irish Cream - you can make your own Baileys Irish Cream or use the store bought branded product.
Aaron Roberts says
Oh this is combining two of my favorite things and making it into one incredible thing! I made this last night for me and my roommate and we are going to gain 30 pounds because of it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Bake Play Smile says
Thank you! Hehehe you only need a little bit of this yummy sauce!
Karen says
I love the idea of giving bottles of this as Christmas gifts! Any ideas how long it keeps?
Love the presentation you've got there too, definitely going to steal it 😉
Tah!
Bake Play Smile says
Hi Karen, I'f you sterilise the bottles and keep them in the fridge they should last a few weeks. 🙂 Thank you xx