Irish Cream

Name: Irish Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3-1/3 cups
Ingredients: 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup; 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; EACH SERVING:; 1/2 cup brewed coffee; 1 ounce Irish whiskey, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 3-1/3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This delicious, festive Irish cream recipe can be made with ingredients already in your refrigerator and cupboard.

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
EACH SERVING:
1/2 cup brewed coffee
1 ounce Irish whiskey, optional

Directions

In a blender, combine the first 8 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.
For each serving, place coffee in a mug. Stir in 1/3 cup Irish cream and if desired, Irish whiskey. Heat mixture in a microwave if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 165 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Add some creamy goodness to your cup of joe with a splash or two of this homemade Irish cream. —Marcia Severson, Hallock, Minnesota

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