Is it really possible to make ice cream without an ice cream machine?

Yes! With just 2 ingredients you can make ice cream! By whisking double cream with condensed milk and your choice of flavours and fillings, you will end up with a smooth, sweet and oh-so-creamy ice cream without ice crystals. No stirring every few hours - and definitely no ice cream maker required. This is the easiest ice cream you will ever make.

Baileys is an Irish cream liqueur made with cocoa, cream and Irish whiskey. It has a rich chocolatey flavour with a sweet, vanilla kick.

Can I use different flavours of Baileys?

Yes! One of the (many!) things I love about making your own ice cream is how versatile it is - and this Baileys Ice Cream is no exception. As Baileys aficionados will know, there are lots of different flavours such as Salted Caramel, Orange Truffle and Espresso Crème - alongside limited edition options like Chocolat Luxe. Why not enjoy getting creative and experimenting with your favourites?

What can I serve with this Baileys Ice Cream?

This Baileys Ice Cream is so delicious that you can just scoop into bowls and dive in. If you want to jazz it up a bit, you could grate over some chocolate curls using a vegetable peeler or drizzle with melted chocolate or chocolate sauce. I sometimes add some chopped nuts for extra flavour and texture - almonds and hazelnuts work well (always toast them first to really bring out the flavour). If you are feeling really fancy, you could even make a praline. You could also use this Baileys Ice Cream as part of other desserts - it is delicious with Christmas pudding instead of brandy butter and utterly divine in an affogato. You could also make a festive Baileys Ice Cream Sundae by layering up with your favourite Christmas chocolates and sauces.

What other alcohol/liqueurs can I use in Baileys Ice Cream?

You can still enjoy making a super simple homemade ice cream - even if you aren’t a fan of Baileys. There are plenty of alcohol-free options if you are making for children (I love adding a couple of drops of vanilla extract and swirling through some fruit purée), but if you want to keep the boozy kick, Kahlúa adds a delicious coffee flavour. If you like nutty flavours, Frangelico (hazelnut-flavoured liqueur) and Amaretto (almond-flavour liqueur) are a must-try.

Ice Cream with Baileys

Ice cream with Baileys

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If you thought making your own ice cream would be complicated, think again! This no-churn homemade Baileys Ice Cream is utterly delicious and takes just minutes to whip up - perfect for a quick and easy Christmas dessert.

Author: Margie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours (chilling time)
Total Time: 6 hours + 15 min
Yield: Serves 8
Category: Dessert
Method: Mixing and chilling
Cuisine: English
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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600ml double cream
1 x 397g tin condensed milk
125ml Baileys liqueur
100g good-quality dark chocolate, chopped into chunks

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Instructions

Line a 900g / 2lb loaf tin with cling film, ensuring you have enough overhanging the sides.
Pour the cream into a large mixing bowl and, using an electric whisk, whisk until you have soft peaks.
Add the condensed milk and Baileys liqueur and whisk again until thickened.
Fold in half of the dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed throughout.
Pour into the prepared tin and smooth over the top using a spatula. Sprinkle over the remaining chopped chocolate.
Cover with cling film and freeze for at least 6 hours. Remove from the freezer 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Chocolate: I have used dark chocolate here but you could use any chocolate you like - chopped white or milk chocolate would be equally delicious.

Remove from the freezer before serving: it is important to remove the ice cream from the freezer a few minutes before serving to give it time to soften a little and make it easier to scoop.

Make it vegan-friendly: although I haven’t tried it, you could use some nifty vegan swaps to make a homemade vegan ice cream. Simply use a vegan whippable cream (either this one from The Coconut Collab or Oatly’s whippable creamy oat) and Carnation’s Vegan Condensed Milk with Baileys Almande.

Find it online: https://desertislanddishes.co/ice-cream-with-baileys/