Welcome to the December round for C.L.U.E.
Our theme for this month is CELEBRATE!
You can just imagine my delight when my assignment was Liz at That Skinny Chick Can Bake. Every single one of Liz’s recipes epitomizes a celebration. They are all festive, delicious and beautifully photographed. This was the perfect assignment for December.
Just for fun, I typed celebrate into Liz’s search feature. After flipping through over ten pages of celebratory worthy recipes and exquisite dishes, my eyes caught a glimpse of this recipe on the side bar:
Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
Handcrafted Baileys Irish Cream
The search was over.
Handcrafted Baileys Irish Cream
from That Skinny Chick Can Bake1 c. half and half or heavy cream
1 (14 oz. can) sweetened condensed milk
1 ⅔ c. Irish whiskey (Jameson’s recommended)
1 t. instant coffee (I used Starbuck’s Via.)
2 T. chocolate syrup**
1 teaspoon vanilla
Dash of cinnamon*Pour all ingredients in blender and mix on high for about 30 seconds. Pour into sealable containers and store in refrigerator up to 2 months. Shake before using.
Yield: about 4 cups
*I love to add a dash of cinnamon to my coffee so I added a dash to also continue a holiday theme.
**Whoops! I was in a hurry to whip this up last weekend because I knew I was going to have a super busy week. I did a taste testing with The Hubs pitting the handcrafted Baileys against the original. We sipped the homemade version and were delighted. Then The Hubs asked why the original was a darker hue. I had forgotten to add the chocolate syrup. We decided we liked it better without so perhaps a new libation has been discovered! With or without the chocolate syrup, this stuff is delicious and would make great gifts.
Give it as a gift or enjoy it on the rocks.
Last year I made Chocolate Bourbon Kahlua and Winter-Spiced Vodka for gifts. It will be no surprise that I will be handing out bottles of this celebratory concoction for Christmas gifts this year.
Please have a wonderful holiday with you and yours.
Check out all the other Blogger C.L.U.E celebratory recipes this month:
- A Savory Cheesecake by Wendy from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Almond Shortbread Cookies by Lisa from Authentic Suburban Gourmet
- Black Forest Trifle by Rebekah from Making Miracles
- Blueberry Lemon Bars by Anna from annaDishes
- Bourbon Apricot Meatballs by Christiane from Taking on Magazines
- Cheesy Garlic Blooming Loaf by Christy from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Cookie Dough Cheese Ball by Liz from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Handcrafted Baileys Irish Cream by Debra from Eliot’s Eats
- Henri’s Tastee Dressing by Kate from Kate’s Kitchen
- Homemade Onion Rosemary Bread by Kim from Liv Life
- Italian Anisette Cookies by Sue from A Palatable Pastime
- Party Meatballs by Azmina from Lawyer Loves Lunch
- San Permis Sparkling Cocktail by Stacy from Food Lust People Love
- Tartiflette by Kate from Kate’s Kitchen
- The Randy Reindeer by Kathy from A Spoonful of Thyme
- White Chocolate Chip Cookie Soufflés by Lauren from Sew You Think You Can Cook
C.L.U.E. is a group of like-minded food bloggers. Each month we are assigned a member’s blog, look in depth into our assignment’s recipes and dishes, and create food around a central theme. Please check out what the other members have created for December. (Be sure to check back on the second Wednesday in January when the theme will be healthy eating.)
Now I need a large glass! It surely tastes great.
On ice, of course! 🙂 Happy Holidays, Angie.
AW, your’re so sweet, Debra!!! I love that you did a side by side tasting! Now I need to try this without the chocolate, too 🙂
Funny story, Liz. My best friend’s mom loves White Russians. So much so, that we make fun of her. That being said, I imagine that this new concoction tastes like a White Russian. So, I may have to try them. 🙂 Thanks so much for a great recipe. My friends are anxious to get their bottles for Xmas. (This was so delicious, I couldn’t help but tell them about it.)
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I never thought about making Bailey’s homemade but you sure nailed it. I love this!
Liz nailed it, Tina. You must try this stuff!
I’m always up for a celebration! And nothing is better than Baileys Irish Cream. Love the stuff — really need to make my own one of these days. Thanks!
Right up your alley, John! Happy holidays!
It is celebration time! I think we would need a very large container for this one!!
It certainly is. I just got back from only starting my Christmas shopping so I need a large container!
I don’t like chocolate so your new creation works for me! I think I’ve found some of my Christmas gifts.
How can you not like chocolate? 🙂 You should like this greatly then.
I would love a splash of this in my coffee with some whipped cream please.
I so agree, Wendy!
I love Baileys over ice! I must try this recipe and celebrate with a glass of it over the holidays!
Before, over and after the holidays!
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So glad I didn’t have Liz’s blog for this theme, it’d be way too hard! You definitely picked a great celebratory recipe, though.
You are so right. All of Liz’ recipes are great!
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Oooh I have never thought to make my own, will definitely have to try this. Great choice, perfect way to celebrate. Cheers.
I know, right? I love that Liz made her own (and that I was able to spy this recipe)!!!!
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How perfect is this DIY Cream?? I’ve had Baileys a couple of times, but never even thought to make it myself. Brilliant!!
Again, we think this version is even better!
I love the idea of homemade food (and drink!) gifts. I bet your friends are so excited! Happy Holidays Debra!
They better be! 🙂
I discovered homemade Bailey’s this year – it is DANGEROUS!! Sooo yummy!! Great choice to share!
Might be a bit dangerous, Rebekah!
Sitting here sipping on some Bailey’s right now. You mean I can make my own? YAY!!!!!
Yay, indeed, M.J. You’ve got to try the handcrafted stuff.
I’ve got to make this. Great choice!
Thanks, Lea Ann. Hope you try it for the holidays!
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