Bailey’s Hot Chocolate

This rich and creamy Bailey’s hot chocolate has a boozy kick. You’ll never want regular hot chocolate again after trying this version.

This stuff is going to make you never want regular hot chocolate ever again. My Bailey’s Hot Chocolate is smooth, creamy, and just enough booze!

Hot Chocolate dates back to the ancient Mayans who used cornmeal, chili peppers, and cocoa seeds. Spicy and sweet clearly they were ahead of their times!

Why I Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy: This recipe is ready in less than 10 minutes.
• Rich and creamy:With milk and cream, this recipe is so luscious on the tongue.
• Chocolatey: This recipe uses around 1 cup of melted chocolate which gives it a richer flavor than cocoa powder.

Serve This As

• A holiday party drink
• A nightcap
• For St. Patrick’s Day
• At Book Club
• For Girl’s Night In

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

• Baileys Irish Cream: Baileys is a creamy liquor with chocolate and vanilla notes.  It is made with Irish Whiskey and has 17% alcohol by volume. Store leftover Baileys at room temperature for up to a year. Use the leftover Baileys here or here.
• Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest drink.
• Chocolate: I like using semi sweet chocolate.  Chocolate chips have stabilizers to prevent them from fully melting in the oven. Because of this I suggest using baking chocolate bars, not chocolate chips.

How To Make Bailey’s Hot Chocolate

1. Heat milk and cream.
2. Stir in chocolate until melted.
3. Remove from heat and stir in Bailey’s and vanilla.

Can You Make It In The Crock Pot?

Yes you can! Cook on low for 2-3 hours. Serve out of the slow cooker on the keep warm setting.

Leftovers

Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 45-60 seconds or until warm.

Tips

1. Chopping Chocolate: Chop chocolate using a large serrated knife working from the corner inwards.
2. Add Peppermint: Add peppermint schnapps for a super festive treat.
3. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sauce for an extra decadent treat.
4. Make it Nonalcoholic: Use Bailey’s coffee cream in place of the booze.

More Boozy Drinks I Love

Mudslide Drink

Chocolate Martini

Colorado Bulldog

Amaretto Sour

Bailey's Hot Chocolate

Rich and creamy hot chocolate with a boozy Bailey's kick.

5 from 8 votes

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Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes minutes

Servings: 3 Drinks

Calories: 645kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 Cups Whole Milk
• ▢ ¼ Cup Heavy Cream
• ▢ 1 Cup Chocolate Roughly Chopped (I used Semi Sweet Chocolate)
• ▢ ½ Cup Bailey's Irish Cream
• ▢ 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ▢ Chocolate Syrup and Whipped Cream If Desired For Garnish

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Instructions

• In a large saucepan, heat 3 cups of milk with heavy cream. Stir in chopped chocolate, until completely melted.
• Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and Baileys.
• Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and chocolate if desired.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

• Baileys Irish Cream: Baileys is a creamy liquor with chocolate and vanilla notes.  It is made with Irish Whiskey and has 17% alcohol by volume. Store leftover Baileys at room temperature for up to a year. Use the leftover Baileys here or here. 
• Milk: Use whole milk for the creamiest drink.
• Chocolate: I like using semi sweet chocolate.  Chocolate chips have stabilizers to prevent them from fully melting in the oven. Because of this I suggest using baking chocolate bars, not chocolate chips.

Tips

1. Chopping Chocolate: Chop chocolate using a large serrated knife working from the corner inwards.
2. Add Peppermint: Add peppermint schnapps for a super festive treat.
3. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sauce for an extra decadent treat.
4. Make it Nonalcoholic: Use Bailey's coffee cream in place of the booze.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 2mg

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