By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
266 cal · 10 min
Homemade Irish Cream
Recipe GLPR3448496c2eae0a
A luxurious liqueur-style cream with rich flavors of chocolate, coffee, and whiskey. This velvety homemade version combines heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk with Irish whiskey, cocoa, and instant coffee for an indulgent treat that's perfect for sipping or adding to desserts and beverages.
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Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
3/4 cup Irish whiskey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Directions
In a blender, combine the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey, vanilla extract, instant coffee powder, and cocoa powder.
Blend on low speed until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth and homogeneous. Do not over-blend to avoid excessive aeration.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar to remove any undissolved coffee or cocoa particles, ensuring a silky texture.
Seal the jar tightly and store in a cool, dark place or refrigerate. The cream will keep for several weeks.
Shake or stir before each use. Serve chilled as a drink, or pour over desserts, coffee, and ice cream.
Comments
Every ingredient is a shelf staple at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart—no special stops needed. The cost per serving lands around $1.50 to $2.00, driven entirely by the whiskey and heavy cream, making this genuinely affordable for homemade liqueur. The stated ten minutes is honest: you're whisking five ingredients into sweetened condensed milk, no cooking or straining required. It keeps refrigerated for weeks and tastes better as it sits, so it's a make-ahead gift or cocktail base that rewards patience rather than punishing it.
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