Baileys Ice Cream with Whiskey Caramel Sauce Recipe
Looking for a boozy late-night dessert? This homemade Baileys Ice Cream recipe is the perfect option.
Homemade ice cream with whiskey caramel sauce and Bailey’s is the perfect adult treat to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with. Sure, shamrock shakes are fun, but who needs green food coloring when you have Bailey’s…and whiskey!
If you’ve never made ice cream before, this is the perfect recipe to start with. It’s almost fool-proof, relying on just heavy cream, sugar, and milk instead of a traditional egg custard base. The result is a silky, creamy ice cream with just a hint of baileys cream.
To take this dessert over the top, I, Alex have included a whiskey caramel sauce to liberally drizzle over. For a St. Patty’s worthy sundae, layer Bailey’s Ice Cream over chocolate ice cream in a serving bowl, then top it with whiskey caramel sauce, whipped cream, and garnishes of your choice.
Another sundae recipe is frozen chocolate chip cookie dough sundaes which is also the best summer treat. Just as fun as an Irish trash can but a lot more delicious, and you won’t feel nearly as bad the next day…
Equipment and Ingredients Needed
- Ice cream maker
- Heavy cream
- Milk
- Pure cane sugar
- Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur (for an alcoholic dessert)
- Salt
How to Make Bailey’s Ice Cream with Whiskey Caramel Sauce
1 — In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
2 — Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight), or until the mixture is fully chilled.
3 — Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy. Keep in mind that alcohol increases the freeze point so the ice cream will be similar to soft serve in consistency.
4 — Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up. Or serve immediately. Scoop into bowls with chocolate ice cream. For extra indulgence, top with chocolate homemade caramel drizzle (recipe below).
How to Turn the Recipe Into a Alcoholic Milkshake
Once you’ve enjoyed this ice cream as is, try it in a boozy Bailey’s milkshake!
1 — Combine two scoops of Bailey’s ice cream with two additional tablespoons of Bailey’s, 1 cup of milk, and a handful of ice cubes.
2 — Puree in a high-powered blender until creamy and smooth. Pour into a tall glass and drizzle with whiskey caramel.
3 — Now drizzle the homemade caramel over any of your favorite ice cream flavors!
Serve immediately or place in a freezer-safe container for later. Do you have any other go-to boozy desserts that you’ve loved?
More Ice Cream Recipes that You Should Try
For more delicious ice cream desserts, check out our favorites below —
- Ice Cream Cookie Cups
- Easy Cotton Candy Ice Cream Shots
- Ice Cream Cupcakes With Chocolate Liners
- Caramel Apple Crumble Ice Cream
Baileys Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
- Ice cream maker
Ingredients
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk use 2% reduced fat milk
- 3/4 cup pure cane sugar
- 2 tbsp Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
- 1/2 tsp salt
Nutrition
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight), or until the mixture is fully chilled.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy. Keep in mind that alcohol increases the freeze point so the ice cream will be similar to soft serve in consistency.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up. Or serve immediately. Scoop into bowls with chocolate ice cream. For extra indulgence, top with chocolate homemade caramel drizzle (recipe below).
Whiskey Caramel Sauce
Equipment
- Sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup pure cane sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp whiskey
- 1 pinch salt optional
Nutrition
Instructions
- Add the sugar and water to a large sauce pan over medium heat. Swirl the pan over the heart source for 15 minutes or until a deep amber color is reached. Watch closely as to not let it burn. The caramel should be a deep golden brown color, any paler and it will not turn into caramel sauce.
- Once the deep amber color is reached, turn off the burner and remove the sauce pan from the heat. Slowly add in the heavy cream while stirring. Add in the whiskey and salt and place on the still-warm burner for another minute or two, stirring the entire time. By now, the two liquids should have incorporated creating a rich caramel sauce.
- Transfer to a heat safe container to cool.
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