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Homemade {Skinny} Irish Cream

Published: Mar 5, 2013 · Modified: Oct 8, 2019 by Cathy Trochelman · 61 Comments

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Homemade Irish Cream is so simple and easy to make, and taste much better than the store bought kind! This easy alcoholic drink will be your new favorite!

Homemade Irish Cream is so simple and easy to make, and taste much better than the store bought kind!

I had one serious relationship in college. His name was Nick, he was from Seattle, he played guitar, and he was super sensitive. Need I say more?? (Yes, I do.) Nick and I met through our school’s Campus Ministry program sophomore year, and were immediately drawn to one another in a way that can only be described as admiration. We admired one another’s ideas and depth and faith; we talked about philosophy and theology and moral issues; we both wanted to change the world, and we admired one another for the ways we thought we would. You know….all the stuff of normal college relationships…  🙂

Homemade Irish Cream is so simple and easy to make, and taste much better than the store bought kind!

Sound odd? It was….and not just because of our heavy topics of conversation. The thing I haven’t told you is that the entire time we were dating, Nick was also actively discerning priesthood! Yikes!! And I let this relationship go on for 2 years WHY?? Because I really liked him. At the time, in fact, I thought I loved him (and, apparently, that I could talk him out of priesthood….) I even flew 2000 miles senior year to spend Thanksgiving with his family…..and that is when it all became clear.

Homemade Irish Cream is so simple and easy to make, and taste much better than the store bought kind!

I think it was sometime on our Mount Rainier hike – in between a romantic picnic lunch and a fancy dinner out with his family – that he told me he was pretty sure he had decided on priesthood. What!??? So there I was, hiking on a mountain 2000 miles away from home, with this guy who had just invited me to come meet his parents, thinking this might be the guy I would marry….and instead of being elated, I was heartbroken and humiliated.

Homemade Irish Cream is so simple and easy to make, and taste much better than the store bought kind!

Needless to say, the dinner out with his family was less than awesome (I ended up crying in the bathroom…) and the rest of the trip was about the same. And if that weren’t enough, the months that followed brought more heartache, a “pros/cons” list of dating me vs. priesthood….oh, and talk of a celibate marriage. Yeah, we didn’t end up together. (Go figure.)

Homemade Irish Cream is so simple and easy to make, and taste much better than the store bought kind!Homemade Irish Cream

But there is one thing Nick did do right on that trip to Seattle. On the night of the family dinner, when I was so upset and never wanted to see him again, he poured me a Bailey’s. And we talked. About what….I’m not sure. But what I do know is that, at the end of the worst day of my life, Bailey’s was the best thing ever.

Lessons learned:

1. Don’t date a guy who is considering priesthood
2. Think very carefully before visiting anyone who lives 2000 miles away
3. Remember – Bailey’s makes everything better

Homemade Irish Cream is so simple and easy to make, and taste much better than the store bought kind!
Homemade Irish Cream is so simple and easy to make, and taste much better than the store bought kind!
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Homemade {Skinny} Irish Cream

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Author Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz can fat free sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 c. fat free half & half
  • 2 c. 80 proof whiskey
  • 1 Tbsp. instant coffee granules
  • 2 oz. coffee liqueur

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bottle. Chill before serving.
  2. Store in refrigerator.

 

Looking for another delicious drink recipe? Check out my Mulled Cranberry-Orange Sangria!
   

 

My friend Ashlee Marie has a wonderful Hot Pumpkin Pie Drink you need to try!

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  1. Betty Daniels says

    March 06, 2013 at 7:38 am

    So you married a great guy named Jorden and had 3 beautiful daughters. You don’t live 2000 miles away from home. We get to try your Bailey’s (which makes everything better). Cheers!

    Nick who? He doesn’t know what he’s missing.

    Reply
    • rachelle says

      March 06, 2013 at 8:29 am

      i enjoyed learning more about you with this post cathy and your mom’s response made me giggle and tear up!

      Reply
  2. Meaghan Voigt says

    March 06, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    I DO believe Bailey’s can soothe almost anything…even a broken heart, I suppose. Loved your post, Cathy…wonder if Father Nick is reading…

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 07, 2013 at 12:15 am

      LOL – forgot to mention he is actually married now with 3 kids! Life is funny…. 🙂

      Reply
    • Meaghan Voigt says

      March 08, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      Oooh…plot twist…love it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says

    March 06, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    Love this post – thanks for sharing. AND! A skinny version of Baileys? How could I NOT try this out? Looks so yummy! It’s 5 ‘o clock somewhere! 😉

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 07, 2013 at 12:16 am

      Thanks, Jessica! I couldn’t agree more!!!

      Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    March 06, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    Ha! I remember those days, Cath. Nick wanted me to grow up and be a philosopher! This recipe looks yum!-KB

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 07, 2013 at 12:17 am

      Haha that’s right! Ahh….the memories 🙂

      Reply
  5. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

    March 06, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    YUM!

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 07, 2013 at 12:17 am

      Thanks Diana!

      Reply
  6. Christina @ Floridays Mom says

    March 06, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    Baileys ALWAYS makes things better. 🙂 This looks and sounds so yummy, especially with the big day coming up. Will make a perfect after dinner cocktail to go with my corned beef and cabbage

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 07, 2013 at 12:17 am

      Always!! Yes…the perfect nightcap 🙂 Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Holly Lefevre (504 Main) says

    March 07, 2013 at 1:45 am

    Um…where has this been all my life! I must make this!

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:23 pm

      I know…right!? It is so tempting just sitting in my fridge!! Must share 🙂

      Reply
  8. VMG206 says

    March 07, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Yum! Great story and fun post ~ lovely pictures!
    I’m from Seattle ~ isn’t it beautiful?
    I found you today thru the Linky Party at Made In A Day, where I’m #26. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    http://www.vmg206.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Megin! Yes, Seattle is great. I’d love to experience it again minus the heartbreak – haha 🙂 I’ll definitely stop by and visit you at VMG206!

      Reply
  9. DomesticSuperhero.com says

    March 07, 2013 at 11:13 am

    OMG I am drooling over my laptop right now. These look so good, and I love Irish Cream! I would love for you to come by and link this recipe or another project at my brand new link party, starting this morning!! Hope to see you! http://domesticsuperhero.com/2013/03/07/domestic-superhero-sharing-thursday-1

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks so much! Just linked up 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jamie says

    March 07, 2013 at 11:24 am

    This is a great story AND it ends with a lighter Irish Cream recipe! My favourite post I’ve seen today! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

    Jamie

    http://www.huckleberrylove.com

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:33 pm

      Awwwww….thanks, Jamie! That made my day!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Onna says

    March 07, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Yummo! I’m going to have to try this!

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:37 pm

      You should!! You’ll love it 🙂

      Reply
  12. The Thriftiness Miss says

    March 07, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    These look fabulous!! Off to check out that sangria now too.. I LOVE a good sangria! And cranberry sounds to die for!

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:37 pm

      Thanks! The Irish Cream is super easy to make….and actually, so is the mulled sangria! Hope you give them a try! Thanks for stopping by to say hello 🙂

      Reply
  13. Linda Bouffard says

    March 08, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Awesome.

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks, Linda!

      Reply
  14. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    March 08, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Love your story! Your Irish Cream looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks, Carrie! Happy to join your party 🙂

      Reply
  15. Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com says

    March 08, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    YUM!!

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks, Brenda!!

      Reply
  16. Jacquelyn Karlic says

    March 08, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Hi! Found you on My Turn (for us) blog hop. This looks so good! I am definitely going to make these. Now following via GFC 🙂

    Jackie
    http://www.thenonmarthamomma.com

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      So glad you stopped by, Jacquelyn! Happy to have you following!

      Reply
  17. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    March 08, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Ooh yum! Looks fabulous!

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks, Jessi! It’s dangerously delicious 🙂

      Reply
    • Jessi @ Practically Functional says

      March 13, 2013 at 8:15 am

      I featured this on my blog today! http://practicallyfunctional.net/2013/03/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-41/

      Reply
  18. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    March 08, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    Celibate marriage? What even is that??? 😉 I love, love, LOVE this recipe!

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:43 pm

      I know….he was a seriously “interesting” guy 🙂 And thank you!!

      Reply
  19. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    March 09, 2013 at 11:02 am

    I’m totally making this … I have a cupboard full of Canadian whisky that a guest brought us and I never know what to do with it. Can’t wait to try this tonight!

    Oh, and good idea NOT going for the celibate marriage. 😉

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 09, 2013 at 2:44 pm

      Lol – thanks, Randi! And yes, give this a try – you will LOVE it!!

      Reply
  20. Homemaker Audition says

    March 09, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    First, that looks yummy! I can’t wait to try it…maybe a nice refreshing St. Patrick’s Day drink! Second…a celibate marriage would not be a fun one 😉 you were smart!

    http://homemakeraudition.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 13, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      Haha- no kidding, right? It’s funny to think back on all the things we could’ve gotten ourselves into 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  21. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    March 09, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    This drink look so fabulous that I think maybe, just maybe, it was worth all that craziness with that boy… Thanks for sharing at Mom On Timeout! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      March 13, 2013 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks, Trish! I think you may be right! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Bluebell Woods says

    March 09, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Both look wonderful…….and was he a good priest after all that?
    Janice

    Reply
  23. Angela Swanson says

    March 10, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    I agree your lessons learned..been there.. And any kind and a lot of Irish cream would make most things better. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  24. Linda says

    March 11, 2013 at 2:49 am

    I love Irish Cream and have a decent low fat recipe but I haven’t made it in ages since it calls for stuff with high fructose corn syrup in it. For years I have thought about redoing it but haven’t and now I don’t have to! Thanks. Found you via Pinterest.

    Also, ages ago I dated a guy for about a year who was (I thought) applying to law school while I finished my last year of college. As I packed to go back for my final year, he announced that he was going to Divinity School instead and wanted to be a preacher. This nice Jewish girl felt kicked in the gut and completely blind-sided. I went back to school broken hearted. Then I breathed a sigh of relief. I loved the idea of a marriage not the reality. I’d dodged a bullet. He is the nicest man on the planet (now married with 5 kids!); we’re still friends and I am about to marry the love of my life. Things worked out exactly as planned. Sounds like for you as well. Cheers.

    Reply
  25. Marilyn Clark says

    March 11, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Wow, what a heartbreak…so glad Bailey’s was there to help! 🙂 I love this recipe and I’m going to make some this week! Thanks so much for sharing at March Madness

    Reply
  26. Emily Thompson says

    March 12, 2013 at 2:33 am

    yep, yummy!!! Could use some now!! Have you linked up to Tasteful Tuesdays yet? http://www.nap-timecreations.com

    Reply
  27. Cynthia Landrie says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:57 am

    What a great story! Why is it that we always think we can change someone? My daughter, who is in college, is in a relationship like that right now. He is not wanting to become a priest though!

    This is a great recipe and verifies what I always thought – Baileys makes everything better!

    Thank you for linking up to the In and Out of the Kitchen link party. I look forward to seeing what you bring next week!

    Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com

    Off to pin and Facebook this bit of deliciousness!

    Reply
  28. Christie Daruwalla says

    March 12, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Oh Wow! Totally loving this recipe. Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures.

    Reply
  29. Kathy Moody says

    March 16, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    YUM!! These look so delicious! I cannot wait to try these. Thank you so much for sharing with us at A Bouquet of Talent! 🙂
    XO
    Kathy

    Reply
  30. Melissa says

    March 16, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    I found you on “My Turn for Us” – your skinny Irish Cream recipe sounds so good!
    I enjoy your blog, and now your newest follower! =)

    Melissa

    Reply
  31. Shauna {The Best Blog Recipes} says

    March 17, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    I love that this drink is skinny!!!

    Thanks for linking up to The Best Blog Recipe’s Weekend re-Treat #7!

    Wanted to stop by and pin your image to My Link Parties Craft/DIY & Recipe Boards while I was here.

    Shauna
    http://thebestblogrecipes.blogspot.com/
    http://ready2loseweight.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  32. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick says

    March 17, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    What a fantastic story!!! LOL! I’ve got one similar to it and will simply nod and commiserate in lieu of sharing. 😀

    Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick

    Reply
  33. Marilyn Clark says

    March 20, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    MMMMMMM Delish

    Reply
  34. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

    November 17, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    Shut…the front…door!! You are coming over now and bringing a few batches of there!! YUMMO

    Reply
  35. Kirsten Oliphant says

    February 16, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    5 stars
    Someone shared this on G+ and I LOVED how you weave a story into this recipe. So sorry for that story, though…yowza. But if this came out of it, what a GREAT thing. 🙂 Very glad I found you.

    Reply
  36. Brendan says

    June 06, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    1 star
    Irish Cream made with Canadian whiskey? Come on!

    Reply
    • Cathy Trochelman says

      June 06, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Feel free to substitute your favorite whiskey, Brendan….!

      Reply
  37. Shella says

    February 15, 2016 at 7:02 am

    This post will help the internet users for setting up new weblog or even a blog from start to end.

    Reply

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