25 Baileys recipes

Best Baileys Irish cream recipes

Baileys coffee

Use Baileys for a classic caffeinated sip that's great for the festive season – the Irish cream works a treat with coffee, balancing the bitterness of the beans with its silky creaminess.

Baileys ice cream

This no-churn ice cream is perfect as an accompaniment for your Christmas puds, and requires just four ingredients to make.

Baileys cocktail

The ultimate tipple for Baileys lovers: turn your bottle of Baileys into a luxurious evening cocktail complete with coffee liqueur, vodka and double cream.

Baileys hot chocolate

The addition of Baileys makes this hot chocolate extra smooth and decadent – a brilliant tipple for the colder months.

Baileys Christmas yule log

Need a show-stopping dessert to impress everyone over the Christmas period? Check out our indulgent festive yule log with a boozy Baileys cream and crunchy hazelnut brittle.

Baileys cupcakes

Make our sophisticated cupcakes, infused with a classic festive tipple. Add another splash of Baileys to the buttercream for extra flavour.

Baileys brownies

An irresistible brownie laced with Baileys and covered in an extra special layer of dark chocolate fudge.

Baileys cake

A real showstopper of a cake, this three-tiered beauty is all dark chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream. It's perfect for an impressive dessert for a special occasion.

White chocolate Baileys aux merveilleux

Aux merveilleux are a French treat – a simple affair of meringue discs sandwiched with a boozy flavoured cream and rolled in chocolate shavings.

Baileys cheesecake with Oreos

Ready in just 20 minutes, this fridge cake is an easy dessert to make ahead for a quick Baileys dessert idea over the festive season. We used Oreos to make ours extra-indulgent!

Homemade Irish cream

This homemade Baileys makes a great present to take to hosts over the festive season and is great on its own, or when used to pimp-up hot chocolate.

Baileys tiramisu trifle

Check out our stunning trifle recipe with boozy Baileys, chocolate swiss roll and lightly whipped cream with espresso. Make this indulgent dessert for an impressive centrepiece at your Christmas Day feast.

Baileys fudge

Need an easy gift to take to a festive dinner party? Homemade fudge is a great little sweet treat. Perfect with coffee to finish off a meal or as a little energy booster, it keeps for up to a month in an airtight container. Learn how to make Baileys fudge by watching the video below:

Baileys brownies

Take your blondies up a notch and top with a white chocolate Baileys ganache to give them a boozy, festive boost.

Baileys chocolate pavlova

If you're feeding a crowd this Christmas you can make the pavlova base the day before, then fill just before serving for a perfect alternative to your Christmas pudding. Store in a large airtight box or wrap the pav, on its tray, in clingfilm or foil to keep the air out.

Sunken Nutella cake with Baileys cream

Gooey, chocolatey and utterly indulgent... this Baileys dessert also has Nutella in it! What could be better? A glug of Baileys is the key component in the velvety cream that accompanies this easy chocolate Christmas cake idea. Plus it's easy to make and ready in an hour.

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Baileys tiramisu

Got left over Bailey's from the Christmas festivities? Make this tiramisu recipe with creamy Baileys, soft sponge fingers, strong coffee and sweet almond liqueur... an easy boozy Baileys dessert to indulge in over the festive period.

Baileys chocolate tiffin

Treat loved ones with our easy yet impressive Baileys tiffin - an ideal gift for your foodie friends. These indulgent chocolate tiffins are packed with our favourite Baileys Christmas drink in solid chocolate form. You don’t have to include the edible glitter but it does give added bling.

Chocolate-filled doughnuts with Baileys glaze

These baked chocolate-filled donuts with Baileys glaze are deliciously indulgent and easy to make. Enjoy them as an afternoon treat over the festive season with a cup of tea, or serve as a pudding. Baking them avoids the hassle of deep-frying if you're not confident. Plus, they're a fun sweet treat to make with children, just take out the Baileys!

White chocolate and Baileys cheesecake

Baileys? Check. White chocolate? Check. Two ingredients that make for an utterly irresistible cheesecake, perfect for serving at dinner parties this Christmas (or to keep all to yourself). Plus it calls for less than 10 ingredients, and is ready in under 2 hours!

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Baileys milkshake (The Dalmation)

An indulgent take on milkshake for grown ups. Ready in just five minutes, this Baileys and vanilla ice cream milkshake is whizzed with Oreo biscuits and toped with squirty cream, an irresistible drink for the ultimate treat over the festive season, the perfect Baileys dessert!

Baileys chocolate truffles

These tempting chocolate truffles look impressive but are deceptively easy to make. Add Baileys to make them even more special. They make for a great homemade gift to give friends or family this Christmas.

White chocolate roulade with Baileys

Treat your loved ones to a great Baileys dessert with this luxurious festive bake made with white chocolate and Baileys. It's easy to make and requires very little effort, prepare it next time you host a dinner party. Discover more roulade recipes here.

Chocolate tart with Baileys ice cream

Impress your guests over the festive season with this classic chocolate tart and homemade boozy Baileys ice-cream. Our easy chocolate tart makes a special dinner party dessert or a lovely pudding for a family gathering.

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Baileys yule log

Want an easy chocolate log to serve the family this Christmas or an easy Baileys dessert idea? Try our irresistible chocolate yule log recipe. Everyone will attempt to save room for this dark chocolate roulade with Bailey's cream, dusted with a snow drift of icing sugar, you’re sure to impress guests with this Christmas recipe.