🎁 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick & easy: Just blend, chill, and enjoy—no cooking required.
• Budget-friendly: Make a batch for a fraction of the store-bought price.
• Customizable: Adjust the sweetness, cocoa, or whiskey strength to your taste.
• Perfect for gifting: Bottles beautifully for friends, family, or party favors.

🥛 Ingredients & Their Roles

Each ingredient in this recipe contributes to the signature Baileys flavor and texture you know and love:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream – Adds luxurious creaminess and velvety texture. This is the base that gives your homemade Baileys its indulgent mouthfeel.
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk – Provides sweetness and body. It balances the whiskey’s bite while helping the liqueur stay thick and smooth.
• 1 cup Irish whiskey – The star of the show! Use a good-quality whiskey for a rich, mellow flavor that shines through without overpowering.
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder – Deepens the chocolate undertone and enhances the creamy sweetness. You can use dark cocoa for a richer taste.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Adds warmth and complexity, rounding out the flavors beautifully.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Step 1: Blend the Base

   In a blender, combine the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Blend on low speed for about 15–20 seconds until smooth and fully mixed.

2. Step 2: Add Flavor

   Add in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract, then blend again until the cocoa fully dissolves and no lumps remain.

3. Step 3: Incorporate the Whiskey

   Slowly pour in the Irish whiskey while blending on low speed. This helps the ingredients combine evenly without over-whipping the cream. Blend just until smooth and silky—about 20–30 seconds.

4. Step 4: Taste & Adjust

   Give your Baileys a taste test. Want it sweeter? Add a drizzle of condensed milk. Prefer more kick? Add a splash of whiskey. Blend again briefly to combine.

5. Step 5: Bottle & Chill

   Pour your homemade Baileys into clean, airtight glass bottles or jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake gently before each use.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Homemade Baileys

• Don’t over-blend. Too much blending can thicken the cream too much or make it curdle. Blend just until combined.
• Use quality whiskey. The flavor of your Baileys depends largely on the whiskey you choose. Brands like Jameson, Bushmills, or any smooth Irish whiskey work perfectly.
• Customize the flavor. Add a dash of instant coffee, almond extract, or a spoonful of chocolate syrup for a fun twist.
• Presentation matters. Pour into small glass bottles, tie a festive ribbon around the neck, and add a handwritten tag—an elegant, personal Christmas gift that looks as beautiful as it tastes.

🍫 Serving Suggestions

Your Homemade Baileys is wonderfully versatile! Enjoy it:

• Over ice for a classic after-dinner drink.
• Poured into coffee for a creamy Irish twist.
• Mixed into hot chocolate for an indulgent winter treat.
• Drizzled over ice cream or brownies for a dessert upgrade.
• Blended into milkshakes for adults-only decadence.