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    Home » Keto Cocktails and Beverages » Keto Irish Cream

    Published: Feb 18, 2021 · Modified: Mar 13, 2021 by Carolyn

    Keto Irish Cream

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    Love the Bailey’s but not the sugar? Try my easy recipe for Keto Irish Cream Liqueur. Deliciously creamy and fewer than 1g carbs per serving.

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    Titled image of a shot glass full of keto Irish Cream on a tray with the bottle full of the sugar-free liqueur.

    Would you believe me if I told you that this sugar free Irish Cream liqueur is better than Bailey’s? I see you rolling your eyes. But hear me out!

    I am not actually a fan of the real thing and never have been. I find it overly sweet and cloying. The same goes for many sugary liqueurs.

    But I long ago discovered the joy of making my own liqueur, and my sugar free Kahlua is a fan favorite, especially around the holidays. I’ve also tried my hand at making sugar free Frangelico.

    This Keto Irish Cream has actually been on my blog since 2014, when I made some Keto Irish Cream Brownies. I decided to give it a little update and I am so glad I did.

    It’s delicious and I even enjoyed sipping it plain. And that’s why I think it’s better than the real deal!

    Close up shot of keto Irish Cream being poured into a glass.

    Irish Cream Desserts

    I wanted to update this homemade Irish Cream recipe because I keep seeing amazing desserts made with Bailey’s – I was feeling a bit left out, to be honest.

    There is my keto brownie recipe, of course. But I’ve also spotted any number of gorgeous cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes made with the famous liqueur. I also find myself coming back, time and again, to this beautiful Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse from Lemon Tree Dwelling.

    I decided that this year, I just had to take part in the Irish Cream baking fun in time for St Paddy’s Day. So I whipped up a delicious batch of this easy Keto Irish Cream and got to work.

    I have some cupcakes coming soon! And I may have to try my hand at that mousse after all…

    A cocktail glass with ice and sugar-free Irish Cream liqueur on a metal tray.

    How to make Keto Irish Cream

    Irish Cream liqueur consists of a few basic ingredients:

    • Heavy cream
    • Sweetened condensed milk
    • Chocolate syrup
    • Vanilla extract and/or almond extract
    • Lots of Irish whiskey

    Making the condensed milk

    To make a keto friendly version, the first step is to make a sugar free condensed milk substitute.

    I found I didn’t need to go the full way of making my keto condensed milk recipe. I could simply simmer the cream and the non-dairy milk to reduce it and get the same overall effect.

    Use some allulose or BochaSweet

    Swerve is my favorite sweetener by far but it does have its drawbacks and one of them is the fact that it can recrystallize in a liquid application such as this.

    Replacing half of the Swerve with some allulose or BochaSweet helps keep it from doing this. It also has the added benefit of making the mixture more syrupy, like real Irish Cream liqueur.

    Chocolate syrup vs. cocoa powder

    If you happen to have any of my sugar free chocolate syrup handy, you could use that. But it’s yet another step to the process if you have to make it from scratch. You could also use a pre-made keto chocolate syrup such as ChocZero.

    But I simply added a tablespoon of cocoa powder. You get the same effect and it simplifies the process if you don’t have any keto chocolate syrup handy!

    Irish Whiskey

    Go grab yourself a bottle of Jamison or other Irish whiskey because it isn’t Irish Cream without it!

    Sweeten to taste

    Sweetness in a recipe like this is always a matter of taste, so I’ve left it open ended in this keto Irish Cream recipe. I don’t like mine overly sweet but if you taste it and find it lacking, whisk in more powdered or liquid sweetener.

    Storage instructions

    Because this keto liqueur is made with fresh cream, it should be stored in the refrigerator at all times.

    Don’t feel you have to rush to consume it all. Because it the cream is brought to a boil, and because it contains a significant amount of alcohol, it won’t spoil quickly. It should be fine for up to two weeks.

    A bottle pouring keto Irish Cream into a glass full of ice.

    More delicious keto cocktail recipes

    • The Best Sugar Free Margaritas
    • Sugar Free French 75
    • Vanilla Latte Martinis
    • Low Carb Sangria
    • Keto Lemon Drop Cocktails
    • Keto Strawberry Lemonade Whiskey Smash
    Close up shot of keto Irish Cream being poured into a glass.

    Keto Irish Cream Liqueur

    Love the Bailey's but not the sugar? Try my easy recipe for Keto Irish Cream Liqueur. Deliciously creamy and less than 1g carbs per serving.
    4.81 from 21 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Beverage
    Keyword: keto irish cream
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 79kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • ¼ cup unsweetened hemp milk (or almond milk)
    • ⅓ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ⅓ cup allulose
    • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon instant coffee
    • ⅔ cup Irish whiskey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract (or sub more vanilla extract)
    • Additional sweetener to taste (powdered works best)
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    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream, hemp milk, Swerve, allulose, cocoa powder, and instant coffee. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, until reduced by about one quarter.
    • Remove from heat and whisk in the whiskey, vanilla extract and almond extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking.
    • Let cool completely and then transfer to a glass jar or bottle. Refrigerate until chilled.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Irish Cream Liqueur
    Amount Per Serving (2 tbsp)
    Calories 79 Calories from Fat 48
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5.3g8%
    Carbohydrates 0.8g0%
    Fiber 0.2g1%
    Protein 0.4g1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Robin Gonzalez says

      March 17, 2023 at 4:02 pm

      I made an awesome (non-keto) Irish Cream Poke Cake for a potluck event last night, which I couldn’t eat. (Okay… I had one bite — I had to know how awesome it was!)

      I will be remaking it with keto ingredients in the very near future starting here! 🙂

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      • Carolyn says

        March 17, 2023 at 5:12 pm

        That’s a great idea!

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    2. Marcelle says

      March 17, 2023 at 11:26 am

      I’ve got mine on the stove right now. Not sure if it is the cocoa I used (a Dutched blend) or what, but mine looks like dark hot cocoa and it’s getting darker as it reduces. Is it going to lighten up when it cools? Even if it doesn’t, it already smells JUST like Baileys!!!

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      • Carolyn says

        March 17, 2023 at 1:39 pm

        1 tbsp of cocoa, even Dutch process, shouldn’t be making it that dark! Did you use black cocoa by chance? Mine is/was the color you see in the photos.

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    3. Michelle Lewis says

      March 14, 2023 at 8:34 pm

      I made a double batch tonight. Dairy and SF. I used Silk heavy whipping cream substitute and just followed the rest of the recipe. Came out great. Thanks for sharing.

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      • Carolyn says

        March 15, 2023 at 9:08 am

        Wonderful!

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    4. Paula says

      March 12, 2023 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this today and it is incredible! Thank you SO much! I was initially making it to use for keto/low carb frosting for Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes… but now I think I will be sipping this as an after dinner treat instead!

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      • Carolyn says

        March 13, 2023 at 5:23 pm

        Great to hear!

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    5. Tory says

      March 11, 2023 at 12:33 pm

      This is a game changer! I adore your sweetened condensed milk recipe, but have to think ahead to make it or have it around (tough for this procrastinator!).
      Now I can just jump right in… Thank you, Carolyn, for so many great ideas!!
      🙂 xo

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    6. Cecilia says

      March 11, 2023 at 11:36 am

      Hi.
      I am dairy intolerant, how substitute the heavy cream on this Irish liquor?
      Thank you

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      • Michelle says

        March 14, 2023 at 8:37 pm

        Hello I made it using Silk heavy whipping cream. Came out great

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    7. Jessica says

      March 09, 2023 at 9:15 pm

      I have instant expresso powder, would it work the same way? Maybe just a little stronger?

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    8. Caren Ailleo says

      March 04, 2023 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night. I used unsweetened almond /coconut milk – so good. Great recipe, thank you! Will be making it for myself and all my friends doing Keto!

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