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
🔪Step by Step 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 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.
This recipe can be easily doubled or even tripled.
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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.
Homemade Irish Cream is amazing stuff, especially for the holidays. Your version looks modern and delicious. Yum
Thank you, Leanna! XO
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
Hi, Kathleen! So happy you like it. Thank you for your kindness! 🙂
So Nutella is the “secret” ingredient, I didn’t know. Definitely I have to pin it, this is amazing!
Yep! 😉 Everyone loves Nutella, right? 😀
Wow. Just wow. Thanks for joining the To Grandma’s House We Go link party! Your post has been pinned!
Sheri, you're making me blush, lol. Thank you so very much! XO
I adore Baileys and it looks so good Jas 🙂 I am so trying to make my own now
I hope you do! It's so yummy 😉
Your pictures are stunning!
Susan, you are too kind! Thank you so much! 😀
Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! PINNED!
Thanks!!!
Oh wow - this looks just amazing and I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!
Thank you, Lynda! Hope you like it 🙂
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.
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!
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.
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. 🙂This has got to be better than Baileys!! Yum! Happy Fiesta Friday and thanks for sharing!
Mollie
Possibly, lol. You can control how much booze you put in it 😉
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
Haha, and you always make me laugh! Thank you for that, Michelle! XO
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!
Awesome! I bet they would love this Jellyfish shot too 😀
Well, now. I simply love Bailey's and this looks like a must-make recipe. I am pinning it.
Thak you so much, Barbara!
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
Thanks, Kathleen. I love it in my flourless Nutella brownies. Do you have those recipes on your blog? I'd love to try some 🙂
I made this years ago and loved it! I lost the recipe, now I will make it for Christmas
There are several different recipes for it I tried, but I find this one to be the easiest.
What a brilliant post - a great idea and gorgeous photos! x #Brilliantblogposts
Thank you, Maria! 😀
I don't drink alcohol beverages, but it sure looks delicious for those who do! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you, Jann! You can omit alcohol and still have a yummy, creamy drink 🙂
This sounds SO delicious!!
Do you think the recipe will work with whisky??
I'm a HUGE Baileys fan, so making my own is making my Bucket List!! Lol!
You could definitely make it with whiskey! Yummy! 🙂
I am so doing this! My wife, she's Jas too, loves this kind of thing for the holidays.
Oh...you are a maniac behind the camera! Those photos are ridiculously beautiful!
I've never heard of another Jas. 🙂 Jaxx and Jas, how cool!
Thank you for the compliment. I was sipping on Baileys while photographing, maybe that helped. LOL
Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving.
Oh my goodness. This sounds AH-MAZ-ING and your photography is stunning. I'll definitely be pinning and giving this a go! Yum! Sue via #CreateLinkInspire
Thank you, Sue! It's super delicious 😉 Happy holidays!
I would never have guessed you add Nutella to this. Now if I can stop eating the Nutella from the jar maybe I would have enough to make this. I will certainly be giving it a try.
Haha, I have the same problem, Debra! You can do it! 😉 Have a happy Thanksgiving!
I love this!! I booked married this, and I am totally doing it for Christmas gifts this year!!
Yay, Liz! Glad you like it!
I LOVE drinks like this during the holidays! Thanks so much for the recipe. Saw your post at the amaze me monday party! Tweeted and pinned:)
You're welcome, Kathleen! Holidays call for a special treat 😉
This sounds amazing!!! Pinning for later <3
Thank you, Ashley!!!
My kind of drink!!!! Thank you for sharing - pinned and I can’t wait to make it happen!
Hi, Zaleina! Hope you like it as much as I do. 😀 Thanks for stopping in!
That sounds quite tasty - but best not to think about the calories!
No, we don't think about the calories around holidays, lol. 😉
Pinned!! This sounds so good and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party! I hope you were able to visit a few other posts too!
Thak you, Helen! Appreciate it 🙂
This looks so decadent, and, of course, delicious.
Thanks, Elise! It's addictively delicious, ha!
So easy and delicious! I pinned it so I can refer back when making Christmas gifts. Thinking this will also make great hostess gifts.
Thank you, Ellen! Make an extra batch, it slides down your throat so easily, LOL.
How did I miss this?!!! This is my favourite type of choco-milk! :p
Merry Christmas, Jas! xoxoxoxo
Haha, same here 😉 Merry Christmas to you, Ann, and your beautiful family!!! I feel blessed to have a virtual friend like you. Hugs and smooches
Hey, Jas! Just wanted to let you know that we loved your Easy Homemade Christmas Baileys so much when you shared it at the #HomeMattersParty last week, we've FEATURED it THIS WEEK! Hope you can check it out when you get a sec. Happy Friday!!!
http://lifewithlorelai.com/2016/12/15/home-matters-linky-party-116/
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai / Home Matters Linky Party
Thank you so much, Lorelai! I'm honored. Have a great weekend! XOXO
this looks amazing! thanks for sharing 😀
Thank you, Tianna! Happy holidays!
Sounds Yummy. Thanks for joining us at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared . Happy Holidays!
Thanks Theresa! Same to you 🙂
Yum - and it's great in coffee, too!
Thanks for sharing with us at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/12/dominus-flevit.html
Yes it is! A perfect coffee creamer if you ask me!
I can't wait to try this recipe! It sounds perfect for the season. Thanks for sharing at the Wednesday Showcase party!
Thanks, Kati! Wishing you happy holidays!
Mmmm - I am so making this!! Pinned! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!
Hi, Helen! Hope you do! Thanks for stopping in 🙂
Jas, what a great recipe. My husband loves Baileys. I pinned this and will be making it for him.
Thanks for sharing at Happiness Is Homemade,
Bev
Thank you, Bev! I hope he'll like the Christmas edition 😀
This looks sooo delicious
Mollyxxx
Thanks Molly! Happy holidays!!!
Your food photography is always so enticing. Love the recipe as well. Thank you for linking up with "Through My Lens"
Thank you, Mersad! It means a lot coming from you 🙂
Sounds Yummy, thank for sharing the recipe and for sharing at http://www.fabifabu.com/2016/12/11/inspiration-galore-project-party-16/ Pinning!
Thanks for the pin, Fabiola, and thanks for stopping in! Happy holidays!
Hi Jas, Homemade Baileys - yum! What a great idea! Anything with Nutella.... Thanks for the recipe! Blessings, Janet
Hi, Janet! I'm a huge Nutella lover myself, lol. Thanks for stopping in and have a blessed holiday season!
Now this gives one a reason to celebrate the holidays. Love that creamy, dreamy beverage just over ice. Great pour shots and also your vintage Christmas backgrounds in your photos. Just pinned!
Thanks, friend! You're too kind 🙂
Mmmmm! Your recipe has just made my holiday season perfect 😉 Thanks!!! Your photos are gorgeous by the way!
Hi, Sammi! Glad I contributed to your perfect holiday season. That is very kind of you to say 😀 Thanks for visiting and happy holidays!
Jas, before having kids, Baileys was my holiday drink of choice. That rich chocolaty smoothness ... yum, just thinking about it. Great recipe and one that I will definitely try. Pinning.
Mary, before kids, after kids, and because of kids...it's still my favorite, lol. Thanks for pinning! XOXO