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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Chocolate Baileys Sauce

    Chocolate Baileys Sauce

    Published: Nov 19, 2021 by Lucy · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    A jar of Baileys sauce with chocolate around it.

    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.

    A bottle of Baileys sauce with a handwritten label

    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.

    The ingredients for a chocolate Baileys sauce.
    • 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 creamy Irish Cream liqueur 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.

    Butter, brown sugar and cream in a saucepan.

    Step 2 - Cook

    Once the sauce is boiling, turn the heat down and gently simmer for five minutes (while stirring continuously).

    Caramel liquid in a saucepan.

    Step 3 - Add The Chocolate

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the grated chocolate.

    Grated chocolate sprinkled over caramel in a saucepan.

    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.

    Chocolate sauce in a saucepan.

    Expert Tips & FAQ

    Ready to make a big batch of Baileys Sauce? Lets go!

    Help! I can't buy golden syrup! What can I use instead?

    You can replace the golden syrup with corn syrup, honey or maple syrup. Alternatively, you can make your own golden syrup.

    How to ensure a smooth consistency

    For a smooth sauce, ensure you continue to stir the sauce while it's cooking on the stovetop.

    How long will my Baileys sauce last?

    If stored in an airtight container or a sealed bottle in the fridge, this Baileys sauce will last 1 month.

    Reheating the sauce

    Once chilled in the fridge, the Baileys sauce will firm up. When you're ready to use the sauce, place the amount you'd like to use into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave in 30 second bursts until warmed.

    Storing and Freezing

    Store the Baileys sauce in an airtight container or a sealed bottle in the fridge for up to 1 month. This recipe is not suitable for freezing.

    A pink parfait cup with a small wooden spoon, piled with ice cream and drizzled with Baileys Fudge Sauce

    Related Recipes

    If you love Baileys Irish Cream then you're going to LOVE this rich and fudgy chocolate sauce.

    Here's a few more of my most popular Baileys recipes:

    • A slice of Baileys Malteser Cheesecake with Maltesers on top.
      Baileys Malteser Cheesecake | No-Bake
    • Rich, creamy and oh-so-delicious! These 4 ingredient, no-bake Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls are the perfect gift for family or friends... or the yummiest little sneaky late night treat!
      Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls
    • Two filled bottles with handwritten labels attached.
      Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
    • A 10 minute super easy Microwave Baileys Chocolate Fudge recipe... rich and delicious! The perfect gift for a friend (or sneaky late night treat!).
      Microwave Baileys Chocolate Fudge
    A bottle with a handwritten label 'Baileys Fudge Sauce', next to a small bottle of Baileys Irish Cream


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    A pink sundae bowl filled with ice cream and Baileys sauce.

    Chocolate Baileys Sauce

    Boozy, rich and fudgy... this Baileys Chocolate Fudge Sauce is all kinds of crazy-amazing!!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Sauces
    Cuisine: Chocolate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 13 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 serves
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

    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
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    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

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Ingredients Info:
    • 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 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 creamy Irish Cream liqueur or use the store-bought version.
    More Recipe Tips: 
    Reheating - once chilled in the fridge, the Baileys sauce will firm up. When you're ready to use the sauce, place the amount you'd like to use into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave in 30 second bursts until warmed.
    Storing - store the Baileys sauce in an airtight container or a sealed bottle in the fridge for up to 1 month. This recipe is not suitable for freezing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Aaron Roberts

      June 14, 2016 at 12:42 am

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Bake Play Smile

        June 14, 2016 at 10:03 am

        Thank you! Hehehe you only need a little bit of this yummy sauce!

        Reply
    2. Karen

      June 10, 2016 at 10:53 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Bake Play Smile

        June 10, 2016 at 11:47 am

        Hi Karen, I'f you sterilise the bottles and keep them in the fridge they should last a few weeks. 🙂 Thank you xx

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