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Homemade Irish Cream served in a bottle
Creamy and silky homemade Irish Cream in a bottle

Homemade Irish Cream

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
The secret to cream liqueurs is emulsion: blending fatty cream with alcohol without it separating. The sugar content and density of condensed milk help stabilize the mixture, while whiskey acts as a preservative. It tastes much fresher and 'cleaner' than store-bought versions, and you can dial in the strength exactly to your liking.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 300 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Irish (Drink)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender or whisk
  • Sterilized bottle

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the cocoa powder with a splash of cream in a small cup until smooth and lump-free.

Tip: Cocoa is hydrophobic (hard to wet); if you dump it straight into the big bowl, you'll end up with tiny dry lumps.
2 ✓

Pour the condensed milk, heavy cream, dissolved coffee, cocoa paste, and vanilla into a blender (or bowl).

Tip: The condensed milk provides the sweetness and body for the drink.
3 ✓

Blend on low speed until smooth. Do not over-mix; we want a homogeneous liquid, not whipped cream.

Tip: If you mix too vigorously, the cream might churn into butter.
4 ✓

Slowly stream in the whiskey while mixing continuously.

Tip: Adding high-proof alcohol suddenly can curdle the milk proteins, which is why slow addition while stirring is crucial.
5 ✓

Pour into a sterilized bottle and refrigerate for at least a few hours before serving.

Tip: The flavors need time to marry (maturation) so the sharp edge of the whiskey smooths out.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it keep?
About 2 weeks in the fridge. Since you are using fresh cream without industrial preservatives, it won't last months like the shelf-stable brands.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup Sweetened condensed milk
  • 2/3 cup Irish whiskey
  • 1 tsp Instant coffee granules (dissolved in 1 tsp water)
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract