By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
281 cal · 5 min
Homemade Irish Cream
Recipe GLPR149febd71fc995
A rich and creamy Irish cream liqueur made from sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, whiskey, and hints of chocolate and coffee. Perfect for adding to coffee, drizzling over ice cream, or enjoying on the rocks. Ready in minutes.
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Ingredients
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Irish whiskey
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, Irish whiskey, chocolate syrup, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
Blend on medium-high speed until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the homemade Irish cream to a bottle or jar for storage. Stir well before each use, as the cream may settle over time.
Serve by adding a splash to hot coffee, pouring over vanilla ice cream, or enjoying on the rocks over ice.
Comments
All ingredients are shelf-stable and available at any Charlotte grocer—condensed milk and chocolate syrup at Walmart or ALDI, heavy cream at Harris Teeter or Food Lion, instant coffee and extracts everywhere. The cost per serving is roughly $1.50 to $2, driven by the whiskey; this is a genuine bargain compared to commercial Irish cream. The five-minute claim is accurate for mixing only, though you'll want to chill it overnight for flavors to meld, so plan accordingly for a gift or cocktail ingredient. This is a forgiving make-ahead that keeps weeks in the refrigerator and rewards batch-making for holiday season, a fit for a Charlotte kitchen stocked for winter gatherings.
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