What is sweetened condensed coconut milk?

Sweetened condensed coconut milk is a thick, reduced and sweetened coconut milk ingredient that is similar to the sweetenend condensed milk made with dairy. It's a common ingredient in baking, used to make items such as caramel and fudge. It's also used in drinks, like my Thai Iced Coffee .

Can I make this Irish cream with other dairy free milk?

I don't recommend it. In this recipe, we're essentially making a homemade cashew milk as the base of the Irish cream. Cashews make an extra creamy milk and not all alternatives will do the same.

Should you refrigerate Irish cream?

Whether homemade or store-bought and with or without dairy, you should keep Irish cream in the fridge as it is made with perishable ingredients.

Dairy Free Irish Cream

Name: Dairy Free Irish Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-489950H3M45S
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 3/4 cup roasted unsalted cashews; 1 12-ounce can sweetened condensed coconut milk; 1 ounce espresso; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup Irish whiskey

Description

Make a creamy, dairy-free Irish cream with cashews, coconut condensed milk, espresso, and whiskey—an easy vegan twist on classic Baileys.

Ingredients

Units Scale

3/4 cup roasted unsalted cashews
1 12-ounce can sweetened condensed coconut milk
1 ounce espresso
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Irish whiskey

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Instructions

Soften the cashews. In a small pot, cover the cashews with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the cashews sit in the hot water for an additional 15 minutes to fully soften.
Blend until creamy. Drain the cashews and transfer them to a blender with 1 ½ cups of fresh water. Or if using a stick blender, add the cashews and water to a wide pitcher. Blend on high for 30 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth.
Add other ingredients. Add the sweetened condensed coconut milk, espresso powder, cocoa powder, whiskey, and vanilla. Blend again for 30–60 seconds, until the mixture is velvety and uniform. Taste and add more espresso or cocoa for a stronger flavor if desired.
Store and serve. Pour the Irish cream into a clean bottle or jar, seal, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Separation is natural — just shake before serving. Serve chilled over ice, as part of a cocktail, or stirred into a mug of coffee.

Notes

Be sure to use roasted, unsalted cashews in this recipe.

Allow the cashews to simmer for the full time and then sit afterward to properly soften and blend.

Give your bottle of Irish cream a shake before serving. There will be some separation after it sits.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 mintues
Category: Drinks
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Irish