Bailey's whipped cream is so perfect for St. Patrick's Day. It's such an easy recipe and it goes with so much! Here's how to make it for all of your festivities.
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You'll love this Bailey's whipped cream.
It's deliciously creamy. Seriously it is such a delicious whipped cream recipe. It goes with so many decadent desserts and adds a hint of booze in there.
It's easy to make. It couldn't be easier to make. With a few minutes of your time, you can have this delicious homemade whipped cream.
It's perfect any time of year. I mean, it is perfect for St. Patrick's Day season, but it's also perfect for any time of year.
Is there alcohol in Bailey's whipped cream?
Yes! Not a whole lot, but Bailey's whipped cream does have alcohol in it.
Ingredients
Heavy Whipping Cream. You can use heavy whipping cream or half-and-half.
Baileys Original Irish Cream. Bailey's is my favorite Irish cream, but you can use whatever brand you like. Kerrygold or Carolan's are great options.
Powdered Sugar. You'll need powdered sugar for this recipe to give the whipped cream a little bit of structure and sweetness.
How to make Bailey's whipped cream
- Put a metal mixing bowl and whisks into the freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer and with your whisk attachment, add in your heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar.
- Beat on low speed until the powdered sugar is mixed.
- Beat on high speed for 4-5 minutes, until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in your Bailey's Irish cream, this should give you soft peaks.
- Pour into an air-tight container and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Scoop it onto your favorite desserts or drinks and enjoy!
Bailey's whipped cream variations
Chocolate. You can make a delicious chocolate whipped cream by adding a spoonful of cocoa powder.
Coffee. Alternatively, you can make a fun Irish coffee version of this whipped cream by adding a spoonful of instant coffee into the mix.
Cool Whip. Don't feel like whipping things together? You can fold in 4 ounces of Bailey's per 1 container of cool whip.
Bailey's whipped cream tips and tricks
Keep it chill. You want to make sure that everything is very cold. I suggest putting your bowl and whisk into the freezer before you start making and make sure that your ingredients come straight from the fridge.
Allow the whipped cream to chill. Seriously, chilling is key here. I suggest letting it sit in the fridge overnight before you serve this Irish whipped cream. This'll really solidify everything and you'll get the best results.
Does Bailey's cream have alcohol in it?
Yes! Baileys is made with Irish whiskey, cream, and a hint of cocoa powder. It's a deliciously creamy liqueur that goes with so many desserts.
How to use Bailey's whipped cream.
- Top it on this salted caramel martini, this espresso martini, hot coffee, or delicious homemade hot chocolate.
- Serve it with this chocolate Guinness cheesecake
- Top it on your favorite ice cream like chocolate or vanilla.
- Use it as a dip! Put strawberries, and cookies (like Oreo cookies), and other sweets.
Storing tips
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. You can then scoop it into a piping bag or just scoop it on top of whatever drink you're sipping on!
FAQ
Should Baileys Irish Cream be refrigerated?
Yes, after it is opened it should be refrigerated.
Is Bailey's heavy cream?
Bailey's does have cream in the recipe, but it's unsure if it's heavy cream.
Is there any caffeine in Baileys?
Nope! Bailey's isn't a coffee liqueur, so there's no caffeine.
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Bailey's Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz. bailey's irish cream
Instructions
- Put a metal mixing bowl and whisks into the freezer for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer and with your whisk attachment, add in your heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar.
- Beat on low speed until the powdered sugar is mixed.
- Beat on high speed for 4-5 minutes, until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in your Bailey's Irish cream, this should give you soft peaks.
- Pour into an air-tight container and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Scoop it onto your favorite desserts or drinks and enjoy!
