Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Our Homemade Baileys Irish Cream recipe is a deliciously creamy alcoholic drink that takes just 5 minutes and 6 ingredients to make! The perfect homemade gift for family and friends.

This homemade Baileys recipe with no egg goes perfectly in all my Baileys-infused desserts, like my Chocolate Brownie Trifle, Baileys Malteser Cheesecake, and Boozy Baileys Brownies… or you can just drink it on it’s own over ice!

This recipe is so easy, you will never want to use store-bought again! It’s creamy and sweet with a splash of smooth Irish whiskey.

Every Christmas I make a big double batch of my Homemade Baileys and give it to friends and neighbours in little hampers filled with shortbread, gingerbread, fudge and Christmas cake.

If you’re looking for cocktails to use your homemade Baileys Irish cream in, try my Boozy Chocolate Easter Cocktail and Boozy Salted Caramel Cocktail.

Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe

1. Only 6 Ingredients – This easy recipe for homemade Baileys only has a few ingredients, most of which are pantry staples!
2. So Easy – With really only 2 steps, making Baileys Irish cream at home is almost easier than going to the store and buying it.
3. The Perfect Gift – This homemade Baileys with no egg is perfect for gifting, and it keeps for up to 2 months unopened.

What You Need

• cream – one that does not easily whip or curdle, such as Bulla Cooking Cream. If you can’t buy this brand, choose a thin pouring cream and mix on a very low speed to combine.
• sweetened condensed milk
• vanilla extract
• Irish whiskey – such as Jameson’s
• instant coffee granules – to prepare the coffee, mix the granules with 2 tablespoons of boiling water and stir until dissolved, then let it cool
• chocolate syrup or topping

How To Make Homemade Baileys

Step 1 – Mix The Ingredients

Place all ingredients into a blender or Thermomix. Very slowly increase the speed from low to medium-low. Be careful not to mix the ingredients too much or the cream may curdle! Only mix until ingredients just combined. 

Step 3 – Fill Up Bottles & Store

Pour into sterilised bottles and store unopened in the fridge for up to 2 months. Once opened, continue to keep refrigerated and consume within 1 week. 

Recipe Tips & FAQ

How do I keep my mixture from 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 ingredients only just combined.

How do I save my homemade Baileys Irish cream if it curdles?

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. Discard any of the curdled liquid that the sieve collects.

Where can I find small glass bottles or jars?

Most $2 shops or discount stores will stock small sealable glass bottles or jars. Kmart, Walmart, or Target often has great little bottles for just a couple of dollars. You can also find them at craft stores.

Do I need to dissolve the coffee granules first?

I find that you get a much better tasting Baileys if you dissolve the coffee granules in boiling water, then allow them to cool before adding to the mixture. If you’re in a rush you can add the granules without dissolving them, however, you’ll notice that you still have very small granules after mixing – these will dissolve over time.

What type of cream should I use?

I like to use Bulla Cooking Cream as it’s designed to not whip or curdle when mixed. However, if you can’t find this brand, choose any thin pouring cream. 

What type of whiskey should I use?

Any brand of Irish whiskey is absolutely fine to use. I used Jameson Irish whiskey in this recipe. Since you’re mixing your whiskey with other ingredients, there’s no need to spend extra money on a fancy bottle!

WANT EVEN MORE DELICIOUS RECIPES? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Facebook or Instagram. And if you love baking, then please come and join my Facebook cooking club group or subscribe to my YouTube channel.