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    Home » Beverages & Cocktails » 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.

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    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.
    4.60 from 10 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)

    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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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Linda says

      March 20, 2022 at 10:51 am

      I personally LOVE this recipe. However, I DO have to point out something.
      When, have you EVER, drank ONLY TWO TABLESPOONS??????? Hahahahaha!
      So maybe in one glass there are THREE servings. And then another. And another.
      Very easy to get carried away because it’s so tasty!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 20, 2022 at 1:07 pm

        I go by what the original Irish cream says is a serving. Blame them! 😉

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    2. Bev says

      March 07, 2022 at 3:43 pm

      Would adding xanthum gum help stop the crystallization, instead of using allulose which is unavailable in Canada. Thanks.

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      • Carolyn says

        March 08, 2022 at 7:54 am

        Sadly, it would make it incredibly slimy and much too thick. You really can’t make this without using some allulose, BochaSweet, or xylitol.

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        • Bev says

          March 14, 2022 at 11:02 am

          5 stars
          Thanks for the quick reply Carolyn. I just made it, substituting Xylotol for the Allulose, it worked out perfect and I can’t wait to share it with my book club on St Patrick’s day.
          I also made the bourbon cream taking notes of a previous reply to comments, I just used powdered Monk Fruit with Erythritol as that’s all I had and vanilla. Awesome. Thanks for all your great recipes

          Reply
      • Linda says

        March 20, 2022 at 10:53 am

        I’m in Canada and Allulose is certainly available! I’ve been using it for well over a year. Buy from Amazon or iHerb.

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    3. Michele says

      February 28, 2022 at 4:36 am

      Why use 2 different sweeteners? Could you use just one of them?

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      • Carolyn says

        February 28, 2022 at 8:51 am

        Please read the blog post as I actually answered that already.

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    4. Kyle G Smith says

      February 18, 2022 at 9:18 am

      4 stars
      First, my wife loved it! Her favorite, but extremely non-keto, drink, is Bailey’s and butterscotch. Adding some sugar-free butterscotch syrup (meant for coffee) restored harmony in our keto universe.
      But second, I was confused by the recipe: It starts by saying condensed milk is one of the ingredients, then proceeds to tell how to make a keto version of condensed milk, but then gives the Irish Cream recipe without any condensed milk.
      Having a comfortable and long-standing relationship with confusion, I made both recipes and combined them. As I said, it turned out wonderful but I am wondering if there is some clarification available? I doubt it, but could it be even better?!?
      Thank you so much for your efforts and amazing recipes!

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      • Carolyn says

        February 18, 2022 at 9:22 am

        The first few ingredients AND instructions are the condensed milk…. So you did double the condensed milk, then.

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    5. Bob says

      January 31, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      I am pretty sure I already know the answer but thought I would run it by an expert! I would like to try substituting bourbon for the Irish whiskey and make a bourbon cream. any other changes to the ingredients you might suggest?

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      • Carolyn says

        January 31, 2022 at 5:23 pm

        Well that sounds delicious! I might leave out the almond extract and just do vanilla to complement the bourbon.

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    6. TracyKM says

      December 26, 2021 at 11:15 am

      I think I’ve read everything for this recipe, but I’m wondering why hemp milk? Can we use more cream instead? Or another non-milk sub?

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      • Joanne noland says

        January 29, 2022 at 1:11 pm

        I think you can use about any milk or cream..she suggests hemp for those who want zero carbs and fat

        Reply
    7. Jack says

      December 21, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      2 stars
      I made this today using the exact measurements, ingredients, and process shown in the recipe. I was disappointed that it came out very dark and chocolatey. Wondering if the measurement on the cocoa powder should read 1 teaspoon instead of 1 tablespoon?

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      • Carolyn says

        December 23, 2021 at 3:45 pm

        No, the measurements are correct (and if you google sugar based Irish cream recipes, you will see that it’s the same). What brand of cocoa powder did you use? Since you are the only person to ever mention this, I have to suspect it’s the cocoa powder or something else you used. The color of mine is exactly as shown in the photos…

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      • Joanne says

        January 29, 2022 at 1:13 pm

        Maybe you let it reduce too long? Maybe add some more milk and bring heat back up to bring it to a more pourable consistently

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    8. Pam Hickmann says

      December 20, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      I made this two days ago for the first time. Words cannot express how much I LOVE this recipe. I made it dairy-free by using a heavy cream replacement but otherwise followed the recipe as written. I’m making a double batch today!

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    9. Wendy Flood says

      December 18, 2021 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      I tasted it warm…and was divine…..sadly I’ve been unable to get allulose yet in Canada, so I had to use my Lakanto monk fruit with erythritol. I’m ok with it being a bit thinner than the “real thing”…. This tastes great!

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      • TracyKM says

        December 26, 2021 at 11:12 am

        Can we get the allulose shipped here? I made a simple syrup with Lankanto and it crystallized. Did you have that problem with this recipe?

        Reply
    10. Kris King says

      December 12, 2021 at 9:28 am

      Thank you for what you do! In this recipe, why did you choose allulose as the sweetener vs other alternative sweeteners? Taste?

      Reply
      • Kris King says

        December 12, 2021 at 9:34 am

        Just re-read the Tips section and it answered my question. Thanks for all you do!

        Reply
    11. Kathleen Gierman says

      December 04, 2021 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!! I cannot wait to put some of this in my coffee in the morning. Thank you for another fabulous recipe!!!!

      Reply
    12. Rebecca Charles says

      March 16, 2021 at 5:00 pm

      This is delicious! But could I add less alcohol next time?
      It’s pretty strong, for me but I do love the flavors.
      Making the cupcakes tomorrow and I might not
      Put as much Irish cream in the frosting, since
      My kids are wanting to eat some.
      Would 1/2 Irish creme and half heavy whipping cream
      Work in the icing?
      Thank you for all you do to help us❤️

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 16, 2021 at 6:04 pm

        Absolutely, do it to taste! It could go bad a touch faster since it’s the alcohol that keeps it good.

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        • Rebecca Charles says

          March 16, 2021 at 6:48 pm

          If in a batch of Irish creme I used only 1/2 the amount of alcohol (1/3 cup)
          How long would it keep in the fridge?
          Thank you!
          Rebecca

          Reply
    13. Karen M. says

      March 12, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      I have always like Bailey’s Irish Cream. I tried this and it’s wonderful and easy to make. My husband likes it too. I’m probably going to have to keep this on hand in the fall and winter months. Thanks for the recipe Carolyn!

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      • Carolyn says

        March 13, 2021 at 8:54 am

        Excellent!

        Reply
    14. angela says

      February 26, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      I thought irish whiskey was not gluten free or am I mistaken? I’d love to make this but confused if whiskey is ok for gluten free.

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      • Carolyn says

        February 27, 2021 at 11:13 am

        All whiskey is gluten free, due to the distillation process. Some (very few) people who are VERY intolerant to gluten still have issues with grain based alcohol.

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