Anyone who likes cocktails but is on a keto diet will likely lament not being able to use liqueurs due to their high sugar content. This includes favourites like Bailey’s or any other Irish cream. Fear not! It’s not hard to make your own. This recipe will bring back this lovely boozy addition to your coffee.
Keto Irish Cream Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons erithrytol, powdered in a spice/coffee grinder
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 175ml/6fl oz Irish whiskey (*Irish is traditional but any whiskey will do.)
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan pink sea salt
- 1½ teaspoons sugar-free chocolate sauce
- 10 drops vanilla-flavoured liquid stevia
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
Directions:
Stir together 1 cup of the heavy cream, butter, salt and erithrytol to a large saucepan or skillet. You want a larger surface area to help expedite the thickening processBring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by nearly half, stirring several times to prevent scorching. This should take 10-20 minutes, depending on your stove and cookware. Allow to cool.
Add the contents of the pan into a large bowl with remaining ingredients, including remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream mix with a hand mixer on low until fully blended.
Pour into a sterilised bottle and store in the fridge. It will keep for up to two months. Shake well before using.
What cocktails will you be whipping up with this keto Irish cream? Please share in the comments or if you share pics on Instagram, tag me so I can see your creation. :)
