This rich and delicious keto Irish cream is like a low carb Bailey's, with all of the traditional flavors, but without all the extra sugar and carbs. Best of all, it is ready in less than 5 minutes. It is delicious served in coffee, or even on the rocks.
How to Make Keto Irish Cream
While Bailey's might not be keto, this recipe for a Keto Irish Cream sure is. Intense mocha flavor, keto friendly sweetness, and a healthy serving of whiskey all come together in this version of a low carb Bailey's that creamy and delicious.
Making this recipe couldn't be any simpler. You simply add all of the ingredients to a blend and pulse until combined and creamy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bailey's Irish Cream is made with cream, Irish whiskey, an emulsifier (containing refined vegetable oil) a cocoa extract blend, sugar cane and sugar beet, and a few other secret ingredients
Liquor is any kind of alcoholic drink or distilled spirit, and liqueur is just a flavored and/or sweetened liquor. Typically, liqueur is sweetened with fruits, herbs, spices, flowers, or nuts. Liqueur can also refer to cream combined with distilled spirits, like in the case of Bailey's
Whiskey has zero carbs for a 1 ounce serving.
Yes, it is. In fact many liquors are gluten free - vodka, rum, gin, tequila, and brandy, to name a few.
My preferred sweetener for this low carb Irish cream recipe is powdered monkfruit, but you can use any low carb sweetener you prefer.
Tips and Tricks
- Be careful not to blend this recipe too long, or it will become very thick. However, if you want a Keto Irish Cream style whipped cream, then blend away
- This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month
- This make for an excellent gift around the holidays. Just find a unique looking bottle, make a batch and put a bow on it.
- If you are not a fan of whiskey, this is also delicious made with dark rum.
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Keto Irish Cream (Low Carb Baileys Copycat Recipe)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 28 ounces 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Bailey Irish Cream is one of my all-time favorite liqueurs. It is so good in coffee, or even on the rocks. I just knew that I had to recreate it in a low carb version. This Keto Irish Cream makes for an excellent gift around the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Irish whiskey
- ⅔ cup powdered monkfruit (I use this brand) Code PEACE for 20% off
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules (I use this brand)
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I use this brand)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until well combined. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
- If you are not a fan of monkfruit, you can use any low carb sweetener you prefer
- Jameson is my favorite brand of Irish Whiskey, but again, you can use any brand you prefer
- Be careful not to blend this recipe too long or it will become very thick.
net carbs per serving (2 oz.) - 1g
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 158
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.7g
Keywords: keto baileys, low carb Irish cream recipe, Keto Irish Cream, low carb cocktail recipes, keto drink recipes
**Recipe photos by Lisa and Erika of Boozy Ketones**
Laney says
This is SO GOOD. I’ve tried other Bailey’s copycat recipes that aren’t quite right, but this is definitely a good low-carb substitute for Irish cream liqueurs.
Julie says
Sooooo yummy! I used to make the regular stuff, and this tastes even better -plus, it feel great to know that I'm not ingesting all that sugar! My holidays will be oh-s0-merry with this in my cup!
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Karyn says
2 oz serving?!? 😂 very delicious! Thank you!
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Margaret says
Hi. I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong but my liqueur has turned out grainy. Do you dissolve the sweetener before adding to liquid?
Otherwise it's totally delicious thank you x
Kyndra Holley says
Hi, are you using powdered sweetener?
Tracy says
Hi! I I’m so happy for this recipe. Just made my first batch and love the taste. It did come out a little thick initially wondering if I blended it too long or if I’m using to Rich of a cream (35%)
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Trina beena says
The thickness is definitely from blending too long. that’s why is says pulse. My husband tried to make it for me and turned it into whipping cream :). It was still delicious in our coffee.
Carina Kelly says
Tastes better than the original Baileys! Thank you for this, perfect on a cold winter night in front of a fire!!
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Noreen says
Tasty , but too thick , any suggestions
Regina says
Recipe gal said this is from mixing too long and to be sure to just pulse until mixed. Heavy cream thickens with vigorous mixing.
Noreen says
Tasty. , but it’s too thick , any suggestions
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Kyndra Holley says
Perhaps you blended it too long. Heavy cream will get thicker and thicker the more you blend it
Heather Dillabough says
Absolutely Delicious! I have been wanting to make this for a long time, but this at home isolation is allowing me to experiment with all your awesome recipes, from here and your IG. Having it on the rocks,,, YUMMMMM . Cheers
Heather Dillabough says
Forgot to rate before I submitted - see it is a great drink - LOL
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JoJo says
OMG - just made this with Jameson Caskmates “Stout” (came highly recommended by the proprietor of my local bottle shop - this version has a smooth, chocolate and vanilla finish, and it was perfect for this recipe). Absolutely DELICIOUS!! And *almost* sin-free, with swerve confectioners 😉🙃😋 Had no problem with thickening...I mixed everything in the Vitamix first (still on pulse), then added the cream LAST - works like a charm! Now, I just need to try this in my cream whipper/siphon (making Keto Baileys whipped cream deliberately - I’m on board, lol). I doubt I’ll ever buy regular Irish Cream ever again 😊❤️
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Judy says
Was way too thick. Had to keep adding more heavy cream. Then went to half and half. I will try it again and use half and half only. It's not bad, but doesn't taste like Bailey's.
Kyndra Holley says
If it's too thick, then you likely over blended it. Whipped heavy cream turns into whipped cream. The longer you blend it, the thicker it will get.
Mike says
How long does this last?
alannah says
At the top it says it can last upto a month
John Bo says
Was awesome, such a great recipe. I had been sipping on fireball over ice at night, until I saw the carb count. We have had the best weather this spring in Savannah, Georgia. Now I sip this over ice, perfection and no guilt!
Josnne says
Love this Bailey's I put in in a jug and mixed it all up super happy with guilt free drinking bottoms up 😍
Corrinna De Col says
Can you use a different Keto sugar rather than monk fruit?
Thanks
Kyndra Holley says
You can use any sweetener you prefer
Candace says
Love this recipe! But was wondering if it could be made dairy free?? Have a friend that is dairy sensitive.
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Brenda says
Try using Ripple - it is non dairy.
Alison Ford says
This was delicious. I used Swerve confectioner's sweetener as that was all I had. I have 2 of your Keto books (Craveable and Dairy Free) and have never had a duff recipe so knew this would be good. Thank you so much for the recipe.
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Wendy says
I've always put a splash of Irish cream in my coffee in the morning. I looked it up and it has about 11 gm of sugar!!!! I gave it up but REALLY missed it and found this recipe. It's not quite the same but it hits the spot for sure. Try it in your coffee. Thank you
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Barbara Simoes says
I am addicted to this stuff! I never liked the "Real" Bailey's, but I LOVE this! There is so much depth of flavor. The first time I made it, I used monkfruit...which I love, but I only had the regular and not the powdered and it does not dissolve like sugar, but it was still delicious. For ease sake, I use a 1/2 tsp. of straight stevia. The cocoa tends to settle, so it's best to put it in a container that you can shake up before pouring. I just made a batch of almond extract AND I bought a quart of it online in case it doesn't turn out like I hope. I next need to make some vanilla extract! I use 1 cup of almond milk and 1 cup of cream...I know I'm not supposed to worry about calories on Keto...but this just seemed like too many, especially being I wanted more than the recommended serving here!
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Lisa says
Made this for St Pats dinner. Super easy amd tastes great. Will be making again!
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Tammy says
I made a 1/2 recipe because I’m not a boozy person but do like bailey’s! I switched out the heavy cream for 18% + butter. It was amazing! Can’t say it tasted like bailey’s but I was fantastic! Thank you!
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