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)
- 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 sweetener (I use this brand)
- 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
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 158
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 1.1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.7g
Heather Dillabough says
Forgot to rate before I submitted - see it is a great drink - LOL
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
Noreen says
Tasty. , but it’s too thick , any suggestions
Kyndra Holley says
Perhaps you blended it too long. Heavy cream will get thicker and thicker the more you blend it
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.
Keif says
Yes mix everything up except the cream and blend til your heart’s content. Then add the cream and pulse to mix. Takes care of some of the graininess of the monk fruit. Awesomeness!! Thanks for the recipe!
Carina Kelly says
Tastes better than the original Baileys! Thank you for this, perfect on a cold winter night in front of a fire!!
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%)
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.
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?
Karyn says
2 oz serving?!? 😂 very delicious! Thank you!
Jami says
Can I use half and half? I know it adds more carbs, but just wondering. Thanks! Can't wait to make it!
Kyndra Holley says
Yes, you can use half and half. It just wont be quite as thick.
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!
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.