Christmas spiced homemade Baileys is a perfect last-minute gift, made with Nutella, spiced rum, and heavy cream.
Christmas is the season of giving, and there's no better gift than something you made with love (and alcohol, ha).
I've been gifting homemade Baileys for years, starting with a year that I totally forgot my co-workers and needed something easy, quick, inexpensive, and special.
The original recipe involved cooking of the pudding with rum. The best part is I could make it any flavor I wanted: chocolate, vanilla, and hazelnut being everyone's favorite.
This recipe is even easier to make and it still tastes like hazelnut plus a dash of Christmas! It takes about 15 minutes to put together and you'll have something special for everyone to remember.
Do you think I should start writing poems? I didn't think so either. My daughter is really good and clearly, she didn't get it from me. Sorry, got sidetracked...
So, Christmas time is the gourmet time! There are delicacies everywhere waiting to be tasted. Bring these deliciously easy homemade Christmas Baileys in decorative bottles to any holiday party and watch them disappear. Bring the recipe too, because you know they'll be asking you for it.
Pair it up with this sweet cheese ball dip and enjoy being a celebrity for a day. It also makes a perfect gift in combination with these edible Christmas candles!
Since 'tis the season of giving, I'm giving you this FREE 10x8 holiday printable.
Happy Holidays!
🛒 Ingredients and Notes
- Nutella
- spiced rum (like Captain Morgan)
- Half and Half or heavy cream
- powdered sugar
- Gingerbread spice
🔪 Instructions
- In a small bowl, blend Nutella and rum until Nutella is dissolved. Slowly stir in heavy cream.
- Add powdered sugar and gingerbread spice and whisk until sugar has dissolved. If there are lumps, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Alternatively, combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Fill clean glass bottles and refrigerate overnight to allow for flavors to blend. Store in the refrigerator for up to two months. Shake well before using.
This recipe can be easily doubled or even tripled.
Do you like this French Merry Christmas free printable? For best results, print on quality card stock.
😋 Other Amazing Recipes to Try
- Milk Tart Cocktail
- Nutella Baileys Brownie Cake
- Nutella Blueberry Popsicles
- Jellyfish Shot
- St. Patrick's Day Martini Cocktail
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Easy Homemade Christmas Baileys
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Nutella
- ⅔ cup spiced rum like Captain Morgan
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon gingerbread spice
Instructions
- In a small bowl blend together Nutella and rum until Nutella is dissolved. Slowly stir in heavy cream.
- Add powdered sugar and Gingerbread spice and whisk until sugar has dissolved. If there are lumps, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Alternatively, combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Fill clean glass bottles and refrigerate overnight to allow for flavors to blend. Store in the refrigerator for up to two months. Shake well before using.
Leanna says
Homemade Irish Cream is amazing stuff, especially for the holidays. Your version looks modern and delicious. Yum
Jas says
Thank you, Leanna! XO
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says
This is an evergreen post with a life as long as Baileys. Let's feature it on Thursday's Blogger's Pit Stop to give it some more exposure.
Kathleen
Jas says
Hi, Kathleen! So happy you like it. Thank you for your kindness! 🙂
francesca says
So Nutella is the “secret” ingredient, I didn’t know. Definitely I have to pin it, this is amazing!
Jas says
Yep! 😉 Everyone loves Nutella, right? 😀
Sheri says
Wow. Just wow. Thanks for joining the To Grandma’s House We Go link party! Your post has been pinned!
Jas says
Sheri, you're making me blush, lol. Thank you so very much! XO
Amber Harrop says
I adore Baileys and it looks so good Jas 🙂 I am so trying to make my own now
Jas says
I hope you do! It's so yummy 😉
Susan says
Your pictures are stunning!
Jas says
Susan, you are too kind! Thank you so much! 😀
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! PINNED!
Jas says
Thanks!!!
Lynda Hardy says
Oh wow - this looks just amazing and I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!
Jas says
Thank you, Lynda! Hope you like it 🙂
Judith Graber says
I'll try again to send a comment - I apparently hit the wrong "recatcha" button? Anyways, my husband used to make his own Baileys and it is quite different from yours. Looks really good though and there is always a bottle in my refrigerator. Thanks for coming to Fiesta Friday.
Jas says
I tried different recipes for Baileys but this one was the quickest. When I want a different flavor, like vanilla, I use a recipe that involves cooking. Thanks for stopping in!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
Sounds delicious! And looks so pretty! And there are a lot of people who, after years of overconsuming, have sooo much "stuff" that they'd really appreciate a gift that can be eaten/drunk/used-up instead of adding to their clutter.
Jas says
Thank you, Jean! I totally agree with you. I've got lots of
junktreasure I accumulated over the years but can's get rid of because I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. This, in combination with the edible Christmas candles, is the perfect gift. 🙂frugal hausfrau says
This has got to be better than Baileys!! Yum! Happy Fiesta Friday and thanks for sharing!
Mollie
Jas says
Possibly, lol. You can control how much booze you put in it 😉
Michelle Leslie says
Oh Jas, I can never decide what it is about your blog that I love sooooooo much. Your photos are Ah-mazing and you always share such delicious recipes. We love our bailey's, especially when it's drizzled over ice cream. Although drizzled might be the wrong word, it more like add a dash of ice cream to the bowl of bailey's 😉 I can't wait to try and make our own
Jas says
Haha, and you always make me laugh! Thank you for that, Michelle! XO
Leslie says
Yum! This looks so good. I'm definitely going to have to share this with my BIL and his wife. They love to fiddle with cocktails and homemade drinks like this. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Jas says
Awesome! I bet they would love this Jellyfish shot too 😀
Barbara Windle says
Well, now. I simply love Bailey's and this looks like a must-make recipe. I am pinning it.
Jas says
Thak you so much, Barbara!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says
The homemade Baileys looks amazing. Bailieys is the only alcohol that I use in my Christmas cooking. I make all sorts of desserts using it. I am sure it would probably cost less making your recipe.
Kathleen
Blogger's Pit Stop
Jas says
Thanks, Kathleen. I love it in my flourless Nutella brownies. Do you have those recipes on your blog? I'd love to try some 🙂