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Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

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Mar 12, 2019-Updated:Jun 02, 2019
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Homemade Baileys Irish Cream is really easy to make without condensed milk, which is sweetened. This keto baileys copy cat recipe tastes almost identical to the real thing, and you won’t need to worry about being kicked out of ketosis from consuming too many carbs.

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Carbs In Baileys

Drinking Baileys on a cold evening by the fire is my type of alcohol, but I haven’t been able to drink any since going low carb. Ordinary Baileys contains a whopping 8 g of sugar per serving. This is just too much on top of a day’s worth of trace carbohydrates from food.

 

Alternative Ingredients For Maximum Flavour

You can make this Irish cream with any kind of whiskey, so don’t worry too much about using an Irish brand. I’ve even made this recipe with spiced rum and it tastes delicious.

You could also create a keto Kahlua by substituting the 1/4 tsp instant coffee granules with either 2 tsp of instant espresso or 60 ml of brewed espresso (from a machine if available). Baileys has a chocolate taste, which a little bit of espresso helps enhance. On the other hand, Kahlua requires more coffee and less chocolate.

Low Carb Alcoholic Coffee Drinks

You can use Baileys in many different ways, and more specifically, it can be used in Irish Coffee.

This isn’t a traditional Irish coffee, but a long black with 50 ml of this keto Baileys recipe would give you a delicious version. This is particularly wonderful if you are looking to celebrate St Patrick’s day whilst keeping your carbs low.

Serve Baileys over ice, with milk, or by itself. I’ve taken swigs straight from the bottle (don’t judge) and it’s delicious, but having a fancy glass and a warm fireplace makes it a little more indulgent and sophisticated.

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Keto Irish Cream
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4.2 from 26 votes

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream

Homemade Baileys Irish Cream is really easy to make without using condensed milk, which is sweetened. This keto baileys copy cat recipe tastes almost identical to the real thing, and you won't need to worry about being kicked out of ketosis from consuming too many carbs.
Calories: 99kcal
Author: FatForWeightLoss (Aaron Day)
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
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Serves4 Servings (50mls / 1.2 floz each)
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 80ml / 2.8 floz
  • 1/4 cup Erythritol (SoNourished) 60g / 2 oz
  • 1/4 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp instant espresso powder (granular espresso powder)
  • 1/4 cup irish whiskey 60ml / 2 fl oz

Instructions

  • In a saucepan set over low heat, combine the heavy cream and erythritol. Heat and stir until the erythritol has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract and instant espresso powder to the saucepan, and mix for a further 2 minutes until combined.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the whiskey until it is completely dissolved into the cream.
  • Pour into a resealable bottle or jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Serve chilled over ice when ready to enjoy.

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Tips & Notes:

You can make this Irish cream from any kind of whiskey, so don't worry too much about an Irish brand. I've even made it from spiced rum, and it tastes delicious.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
Amount Per Serving (50 g)
Calories 99 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Carbohydrates 0.5g0%
Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie keto diet.

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Course:Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine:Gluten Free, Low Carb / Keto, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Keyword:baileys irish cream
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  1. Tone Podvratnik says

    Posted on 22 December 2020 at 2:59 pm

    any suggestion how to thicken the drink a little? would any of the following work? -> xantan gum / patato starch / glukomanan ?

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    • FatForWeightLoss says

      Posted on 30 December 2020 at 8:50 am

      yes they could work, but you’ll have to mix them incredibly well!

      Reply
  2. Tim Matthews says

    Posted on 19 December 2020 at 7:54 am

    I made this drink using all the ingredients as per the recipe and followed the instructions in making. Once all had been made and it had all cooled down it was placed in the fridge as directed.
    We noticed almost straight away there was crystalisation in the drink and we wondered if we had cooled it down too much being in the fridge – however we discovered this was the Erythritol which we have found out does dissolve on heating but re-crystalises on cooling down.
    Is there a way to deal with this ?

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    • FatForWeightLoss says

      Posted on 21 December 2020 at 8:22 am

      Hi Tim, I actually haven’t found this myself, as when it heats it will dissolve into very small particles. I’m not sure what has happened with yours, but you could try using alulose, or glycerin (which are both sugar alcohols) but are a liquid at room temperature.

      Reply
  3. Paul says

    Posted on 9 May 2020 at 12:39 am

    The homemade bailey’s irish cream tastes awesome Thanks for posting it. However you say it provides 4 servings (50ml./1.2floz That is incorrect because 50ml = 1.67floz

    Reply
  4. Connie says

    Posted on 30 April 2020 at 9:56 am

    Hi Aaron! I have been following you on instagram your recipes look fantastic but I have a dairy allergies and a lot of your recipes has dairy on it! That’s on of the reasons I can never be on keto and I willing to go on keto diet but a lot of the stuffs I’m not able to make it! Please can you make some recipes specially for desserts without dairy?! Thank you and appreciate it.

    Reply
    • FatForWeightLoss says

      Posted on 1 May 2020 at 8:00 am

      Hi Connie,

      Thanks for the feedback. You can always sub dairy with coconut alternatives, or search my website for dairy-free recipes here: https://www.fatforweightloss.com.au/?s=dairy+free

      Reply
  5. Sheila says

    Posted on 5 March 2020 at 11:53 pm

    Hi, is the recipe for Bailey’s Irish Cream or is it for Kaluha? Didn’t think that the Bailey’s would have espresso and cocoa powder in it

    Reply
    • FatForWeightLoss says

      Posted on 9 March 2020 at 12:11 pm

      Hi Sheila, Kaluha is less cream heavy, and slightly different 🙂

      Reply
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