Butterscotch Homemade Irish Cream – Video Recipe

Homemade Butterscotch Irish Cream – Rich Creamy and Luxurious

Did you know that you can make Irish cream in as little as 5 minutes? Today I take the classic Irish cream recipe to a whole new level with this butterscotch Irish cream. Rich, creamy and smooth, this homemade Irish cream is loaded with butterscotch flavor, and yet not too sweet. This is going to be your next favorite drink

The Secret is out

Did you know that Baileys is not the only one that made Irish Cream? Ha..! Well, back in university I didn’t know that. 

I have been making this Irish cream for many years now but never told anyone why it tasted different and so much better than the original. It was my secret.

Yup, I kept the recipe a secret from my friends for a long time until a few years ago when I told them that the Irish cream I make is not the classic but a butterscotch flavor. I thought it was fun to watch them guess the recipe. The harder they tried, the more I guarded the recipe. 

Ah well, not anymore. Today, I share it with you but with a warning. Once you have this butterscotch Irish cream there is no going back to the classic. The flavor is so rich, creamy and heavenly. Like a friend here said – it’s so exotic and luxurious.

About this Butterscotch Irish Cream;

As you can see its entirely different from the classic recipe.

First of all, butterscotch is sweet just like caramel. So adding a butterscotch sauce to the classic Irish cream tends to make it sweeter and thicker. Also, evaporated milk is condensed milk but without the added sugar. In addition, I’ve also reduced the amount of cream. Hence, these two ingredients offset the extra sugar and cream in the butterscotch sauce balancing it perfectly.As a result, you get this beautiful butterscotch flavored Irish cream that’s rich, creamy, thick and luxurious.

Now, I don’t know about you, but for me, Baileys is not just an after dinner drink. It’s a perfect addition to that cup of coffee or hot chocolate over the weekends. Especially in winter and definitely on Valentine’s Day.

Try a splash of Bailey’s in creamy desserts like chocolate mousse or Tiramisu. A generous splash of Irish cream over your favorite chocolate cake makes it moist and oh so delicious. Also, have you tried brownies with Irish cream and a dollop of ice cream?

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What Makes a Good Irish Cream?

The Irish whiskey of course. So, if you plan to make this Irish cream recipe make sure to use a good Irish whiskey. I’m using Jameson, and prefer that over the others. For example, scotch is a Scottish whiskey, but it’s distilled only twice while Irish whiskey is distilled three times. I didn’t know that until two years ago.

How do you Make Irish Cream? How to Make Baileys?

The classic Irish cream is very easy to make. Just blend all these ingredients in a blender and store it in the fridge for up to 2 months.

• 1 cup fresh cream
• 2 tbsp chocolate syrup or 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 can (14 oz) can condensed milk 
• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 2/3 cup Irish whiskey

Is Baileys the Same as Kahlua?

Baileys and Kahlua, both are creamy and coffee based liquors. However, Kahlua is stronger in coffee flavor while Baileys is more subtle. 

Does Irish Cream Need to be Refrigerated? How Long can you Store Irish Cream? 

Yes, it needs to be refrigerated at all times. Because it has dairy like condensed milk and fresh cream. Also, Irish cream tastes so much better chilled or over some ice. Ideally, it will last in the fridge for up to 2 months. I have yet to make a batch that has lasted more than a week. 

Can I Make Irish Cream Non-Alcoholic? How do I Make a Virgin Irish Cream Recipe? 

Yes, I do it all the time. If you see in the video I saved some in the bottle with the blue cap before I added the whiskey. I always do that and keep some for my friends who don’t drink alcohol. The drink on its own with the whiskey is an absolute treat. 

Can I Make a Classic Irish Cream Without Condensed Milk? 

Yes, you can by reducing milk for a while. BakeAlish has the recipe and video on how to make Baileys without condensed milk.

How do you Drink Irish Cream with or Without ice? 

Ice can dilute Irish cream making it more liquid, and yet Baileys over ice is ubiquitous. I like my Baileys thick and creamy. So I prefer it chilled rather than diluted with ice. Having said that, in winter we have it chilled in the fridge while in hot, humid summers we have it over ice. 

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)

• Chocolate syrup – This is a sweet chocolate flavor syrup used on pancakes and waffles. If you do not have chocolate syrup, simply combine 1 tbsp cocoa powder in hot water with the coffee. 
• Coffee – I’m using instant coffee. And yet, I still prefer to mix it in hot water. Since that way, I get the most out of it. If you like an intense coffee flavor use 30 ml of espresso instead. 
• Butterscotch sauce – You can use store-bought, and these are readily available in any supermarket these days. BUT you can make some at home in less than 5 minutes (yes!! really – 5 minutes). Get my recipe and video here.
• Evaporated milk – Usually condensed milk is used when making classic Irish cream. And yet, since butterscotch is already sweet and creamy, I use evaporated milk, which is condensed milk without the sugar. Makes sense? 
• Fresh cream – I used 38% fat because we want our Irish cream to be heavenly sweet, creamy and smooth. 

How to make Butterscotch Irish Cream – Rich, Creamy and smooth (Save/Pin)

Useful Tips and Tools

• Ideally, you do not need a blender because everything is in liquid form. You do, however, need to make sure you combine everything well. The sauce thickens in the fridge when cooling not in the blender.
• For me, a simple mixing bowl and whisk do the job beautifully. 
• Also, you do need to make sure that you pour these in sterilized bottles or containers so they can last their shelf life of almost 2 months. 

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Ingredients

• 250 ml butterscotch sauce – Recipe here 
• 2 tsp instant coffee (use espresso for stronger)
• 30 ml hot water
• 2 tbsp chocolate syrup (see substitute above)
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 120 ml fresh cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

• Add coffee to the hot water – stir until it dissolves.
• In a bowl or large measuring cup.

• Combine the butterscotch sauce, chocolate syrup, coffee,and vanilla.

• Use a whisk to combine well.

• Next, add in the cream.

• Followed by the evaporated milk – combine well.

• Lastly, add the whiskey – combine well. 

• Pour into sterilized bottles that seal well.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to two months.

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Butterscotch Homemade Irish Cream Recipe

Author: Veena Azmanov

5 from 21 votes

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Course – Drinks

Cuisine – British, Irish

Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 5 mins

Calories: 748kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 4 cups

Description

Did you know that you can make Irish cream in as little as 5 minutes? Today I take the classic Irish cream recipe to a whole new level with this butterscotch Irish cream. Rich, creamy and smooth, this homemade Irish cream is loaded with butterscotch flavor, and yet not too sweet. This is going to be your next favorite drink. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butterscotch sauce recipe here
• 2 tsp  Instant coffee use espresso for stronger coffee flavor
• 30 ml Hot water
• 2 tbsp Chocolate syrup or 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 can Evaporated milk
• 120 ml Fresh cream
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Metric – US customary

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE – 4 cups

Conversions – Switch between Metric & US for other measurement options

Instructions

• Add coffee to the hot water – stir until it dissolves.
• In a bowl or large measuring cup.
• Combine the butterscotch sauce, chocolate syrup, coffee, and vanilla.
• Use a whisk to combine well.
• Next, add in the cream.
• Followed by the evaporated milk – combine well.
• Lastly, add the whiskey – combine well.
• Pour into sterilized bottles that seal well.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to two months.

Recipe Video

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 748kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 75g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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Keywords – Baileys, Butterscotch, Drinks, Irish cream

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