Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

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🎁 Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup whiskey (Irish whiskey is traditional, but any smooth whiskey works)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Optional add-ins (if you want extra depth):

• 1 tsp instant coffee granules
• Pinch of salt
• ½–1 tsp almond extract

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🥣 Instructions

1. Blend the base (low speed)
   • In a blender, add the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder (and instant coffee if using).
   • Blend on low for just a few seconds until smooth.
   Tip: Don’t over-blend cream or it can thicken too much.
2. Add the whiskey
   • Pour in the 1 cup of whiskey.
   • Blend again on low for 5–10 seconds until fully combined.
3. Taste and adjust
   • Add more vanilla for sweetness, more cocoa for chocolate flavor, or a splash more whiskey if you want it stronger.
4. Bottle it
   • Pour the mixture into clean glass bottles or jars.
   • Seal tightly.
5. Chill
   • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before gifting or serving—this helps the flavors meld beautifully.

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🧊 Storage

• Keep refrigerated.
• Lasts up to 2–4 weeks in the fridge (shake before using).

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🍫 Serving Ideas

• Over ice
• In coffee
• Mixed into hot chocolate
• Drizzled over ice cream
• In holiday cocktails

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