Made this low point baileys irish cream yesterday. It probalby the best Irish Cream recipe I have tried. Its pretty simple to make and tastes great!

 

Homemade Low Point Baileys Irish Cream

The Best Easy, Creamy, and Low-Calorie Irish Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Try

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Introduction: Why Make Your Own Baileys?

Baileys Irish Cream is a beloved liqueur that blends Irish whiskey, cream, chocolate, and a hint of coffee flavor. But the commercial version tends to be high in calories and sugar. Making your own homemade Irish cream gives you total control over the ingredients, sweetness, and alcohol level. You can tailor it to be lower in points or calories while still capturing that creamy, indulgent taste.

This homemade version is:

• Lower in calories and alcohol but still rich and creamy

• Simple and quick to prepare with easy-to-find ingredients

• Versatile for cocktails, coffee, desserts, or sipping neat

• Customizable for sweetness, creaminess, and flavor intensity

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Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredient	Amount	Notes
Irish whiskey	1 cup (preferably lower proof, ~60-80 proof)	Choose your favorite brand
Sweetened condensed milk	1 cup	For creaminess and sweetness
Heavy cream or half & half	1 cup	Half & half lowers calories; use cream for richness
Instant coffee granules	1 tablespoon	Adds subtle coffee flavor
Unsweetened cocoa powder	1 tablespoon	For chocolate depth
Pure vanilla extract	1 teaspoon	Adds warmth and complexity
Almond extract (optional)	¼ teaspoon	For a slight nutty undertone
Granulated sugar or sweetener	2 tablespoons	Adjust sweetness to taste
Milk (optional, to thin)	1-2 tablespoons	Adjust consistency if needed