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Coconut Milk Irish Cream Recipe

Katie WellsNov 19, 2015Updated: Jul 30, 2019
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Irish cream always makes me think of the holidays. Be it Christmas or St. Patrick’s day, I want to pour a glass over ice and sip its creamy goodness while I bake and make merry. The only thing that can make Irish cream more enjoyable is making it yourself with coconut milk.

As the name suggests one of the main ingredients in Irish cream is cream. While raw milk can have a place in a healthy lifestyle, especially when used to make yogurt or butter, coconut milk is another great choice and also makes this treat dairy free.

There are many recipes out there for making your own Irish cream, but they include ingredients like sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup which makes the result a less than desirable drink full of pasteurized ingredients and loaded with white sugar. If you are going to make it yourself, why not make it with healthy ingredients?

Irish Cream Makeover

Traditional recipes use sweetened condensed milk to both sweeten and thicken the drink. This liqueur recipe replaces both the sweetened condensed milk and the chocolate syrup common in other recipes with a homemade, chocolate condensed coconut milk sweetened with honey. It was so tasty that I almost stopped right there and drank that instead!

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If you have never tried Irish cream, you are in for a treat. I like to sip it “on the rocks” (when I’m not pregnant, of course) but you can also thin it down with coconut milk if you prefer a milder taste. If you are a coffee drinker, it also makes a wonderfully tasty creamer. Just remember not to take your coffee with you on the road if you choose to use it as a creamer!

If you prefer, heavy cream (preferably raw), can be used in place of the coconut milk. However, the mild taste of coconut adds a wonderful depth to the flavor.

Coconut Milk Irish Cream Recipe

Coconut Milk Irish Cream Recipe

Katie Wells
Delicious dairy-free Irish cream recipe made with coconut milk, honey, and cocoa powder is a wonderful holiday treat!
4.27 from 15 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Drinks
Servings 5 cups
Calories 321 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 13.5 oz cans coconut milk or make your own, divided
  • ⅓ cup  honey
  • 1 TBSP cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups Irish whiskey or whiskey/bourbon of your choice
  • 4 eggs clean, fresh
  • 2 tsp  instant coffee granules
  • 1 tsp  vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp  almond extract

Instructions
 

  • In a small sauce pan, bring 1 can coconut milk to a boil. Watch closely as it can boil over quickly.
  • Add honey and cocoa powder and reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer, uncovered for about 30 mins or until liquid is reduced by about half.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Combine cooled condensed coconut milk and all remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender.
  • Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • It may separate slightly so gently stir or shake to reincorporate before serving.

Notes

Excellent for sipping "on the rocks" or diluted with coconut milk or as coffee creamer. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 14.1gProtein: 4.1gFat: 20.1gSaturated Fat: 16.8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 37mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 12.1g
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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (44 Comments)

  1. Diana

    January 17, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    5 stars
    For the eggless people, I left out the eggs entirely and added in one tsp. of great lakes gelatin (orange can). I didn’t even cook the coconut milk down, just whizzed everything up in the Vitamix. Delicious and creamy. I think the eggs lend a silkiness that can’t be duplicated but it’s delicious nonetheless!

    Thank you for posting this.

    Reply
  2. Leslie

    December 14, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    Would I be able to substitute liquid coffee for the granules?

    Reply
    • Taylor

      January 10, 2016 at 11:48 AM

      5 stars
      I substituted one cup of strong coffee instead of granules and reduced the amount of second can of coconut milk. you will want to use fresh eggs as this will help replace some of the creaminess that will otherwise be lost. this is fantastic, thank you wellness mama!!! Raw eggs obtained from a clean and trusted source are safe for you, however yes you may want to be careful with store-bought eggs as it is the eggshell that can be contaminated

      Reply
  3. Alissa

    December 3, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    4 stars
    I just made it! I made a half batch as a test run. I also made some adjustments.
    Instead of instant coffee powder, I used chicory granules. Carob powder replaced cocoa powder because chicory and carob are often paired together and instead of honey, I used coconut nectar. Very tasty! I’m sure the cocoa powder and instant coffee will give it a more authentic Bailey’s flavor but I was curious to eliminate the caffeine for myself. I plan on making this again (with the cocoa and instant coffee) and give to a bunch of my clients. Thanks for posting the recipe Katy!

    Reply
  4. Marilena

    November 26, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Thank you for sharing this recipe! One of my favourite indulgences is a Bailey’s steamer so now I can’t wait to try it with better ingedients. I also want to say kudos to you for not losing it on the rude and/or helpless commenters.

    Reply
  5. Stephanie

    November 24, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Hi Katie – love your blog, and recipes, and tips, and stories 🙂 Just wondering about the canned coconut milk. Is there a brand you prefer, or one that you’ve found that doesn’t use BPA for the lining? The link only takes you to the homemade recipe, so I wanted to ask. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Maggie Lillo

    November 23, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Is there a substitute that can be used in place of the eggs to mimic the creamier texture? I am vegan.

    Reply
  7. Lynn

    November 23, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    I cannot eat eggs due to allergy, would gelatin work add a replacement? If so how much? Thank you, I hope you be able to make this allergen free 🙂

    Reply
  8. LJ

    November 22, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    I too am concerned about the eggs and hoping to see a reply here.

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      November 23, 2015 at 12:00 AM

      The eggs are a thickener and can be omitted, though I personally am fine using them if I know and trust the source (local farmer)

      Reply
  9. Carol

    November 22, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Wonder how coconut rum would work?

    Reply
  10. Andrea

    November 22, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    How could you do a non-alcoholic version of this drink?

    Reply
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