Did someone say Baileys Whipped Cream? Yes, please! This slightly sweet and extra boozy whipped cream is perfect to get any party started.
Homemade whipped cream is the easiest thing you can make and it adds so much more to your drinks and desserts, whether it’s a latte or hot cocoa or a piece of apple pie. Make it even more special by infusing a little Baileys Irish cream in the whipped cream.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s super easy and requires just 3 ingredients!
- The taste is rich and delicious.
- You can easily adjust the alcohol content and sweetness depending on your taste.
Ingredients and substitutions
As always, you’ll find the complete list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of this post. Below are some notes and substitution tips:
- Heavy cream – you can use heavy whipping cream or whipping cream which has a lower fat content but will still work for this recipe. However, don’t try to substitute cream with half and half or coffee creamer.
- Sugar – I used granulated sugar in this recipe. You can also use powdered sugar which dissolves quicker and more evenly in the cream.
- Irish cream – This adds a delicious flavor to our boozy whipped cream. I used Baileys original Irish cream.
Tools you’ll need
If you’re making this by hand, you just need a mixing bowl and a whisk. For a large batch of Irish whipped cream, a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer will be helpful.
How to make Baileys whipped cream
Simply add all your ingredients in a stand mixer using the whisk attachment and stir to dissolve the sugar. Then increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until stiff peaks form.
See, didn’t I say this recipe was easy?
Baker’s tips
- When you stop the mixer, check the bottom of the bowl to ensure all the cream has been whipped evenly. If it is a little loose at the bottom, just stir it by hand.
- You can make this by hand with a mixing bowl and a whisk. This method will take some arm strength and a little time but it is entirely possible. And I actually prefer to use this method when I’m making a very small amount of whipped cream for just a cup or two of hot cocoa.
- If you’re making a large amount of whipped cream, it’s easier to use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer.
Variations
If you love spiking whipped cream with alcohol, try these ideas for variations:
- Spike your whipped cream with rum and use it as frosting in these pina colada cupcakes.
- Infuse whipped cream with rye and serve it with this sweet potato pie.
- Add a little Grand Marnier to whipped cream and serve it with this berries and cream shortcake recipe.
FAQs
Baileys Irish cream is the most common Irish cream you’ll encounter. It is a blend of Irish whiskey, spirits, and cream along with chocolate and vanilla flavors.
Absolutely! If you have homemade Irish cream, you can use it in this recipe in place of Baileys.
I used 2 tablespoons of Baileys in the recipe. Baileys contains 17% alcohol, so the Baileys whipped cream contains less than 2% alcohol.
Storage
Since this Baileys whipped cream recipe contains cream, you should keep it in the refrigerator. It will last 3 days. If the leftover whipped cream seems a bit loose when you go to use it, just stir it with a whisk and it should thicken up again.
How to use Baileys whipped cream
- Use as topping for Baileys Hot Chocolate cocktail
- Switch out the frosting on these Chocolate Cupcakes
- Use it in this French Silk Pie
- Top this Ice Cream Pie with it
Hungry for more?
Baileys Whipped Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 236 g
- 2 tablespoon Baileys Irish cream, 28 g
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar, 23 g
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Give it a taste to see if you want to adjust anything.
- Beat with a whisk, and hand mixer or the balloon whip attachment on medium speed just until stiff peaks form. Don’t over whip the cream
Notes
- If you want to substitute powdered sugar, you can use 3 tablespoons to ¼ cup.
- Making whipped cream by hand is possible using a whisk but it does take some arm strength. I like to use this method if I’m only making a small amount.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Has anyone made this with Cool Whip?
Great recipe!! I used 1 cup of double cream, 2 TBSP “Natvia” (powdered erythritol and stevia), and about 1/4c of Merlyn, which is a Welsh cream liqueur very similar to Baileys – then whipped this up very stiff… I served this with a small Christmas Pudding – fantastic!
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I am going to use this in a dessert recipe for our St Patrick’s Day dinner tonight. I will add pureed boysenberries to half the cream and layer: Pureed berries, flavoured cream, berries, chocolate Flake sprinkled on top. I know it will be delicious!
Mmm… that sounds amazing Kay! Have a wonderful dinner and enjoy the delicious food 🙂
Have you made it with powdered sugar for sturdier shape? I am using it to frost guineas cupcakes but don’t want the whipped cream frosting to “melt” down overnight.
I’ve always uses granulated sugar, but yes you can certainly use powder sugar. You must whipped it until very stiff in order to use to frost cupcakes. I do use whipped cream to frost cupcakes all the time and don’t have issue with melting, be sure to store in the fridge until ready to serve.
What a great way to use Baileys and I love the idea of using this on top of a hot cocoa. If there’s anything more comforting in winter than a hot cocoa, it’d have to be one with Irish Cream Whipped Cream on top 🙂