Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Bailey’s Irish Cream is one of those drinks/mixers that’s sweet, rich and very distinctive.

It’s also very expensive.

When you consider the small amount that you get for a rather high price, those cocktails containing Baileys had better be really strong to help you forget just how light your wallet is feeling.

So, I bring you a homemade version of Baileys that’s pretty freakin’ awesome. There isn’t any real cooking so don’t get scared off.

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 C. your favorite liquor (Irish Whiskey, Brandy, rum, Bourbon, Scotch, or Rye Whiskey)

• 1 (14 oz.) Can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk or any other brand (NOT evaporated milk.)
• 1 C. (1/2 pint) whipping cream
• 4 Eggs
• 2 Tbsp. Chocolate syrup
• 2 tsp. instant coffee
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 C. brown sugar

Directions:

Whip cream till stiff first.  Slowly add condensed milk in bowl.  Put liquor in blender with extracts and chocolate and coffee.  Beat the eggs vigorously and add the brown sugar to the eggs and beat again, then add to the cream and milk mixture.  Add to liquor mixture in blender and blend till smooth.  Serve over ice.  Can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Yum!

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