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.
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. Or try it in our duck fart shot!
- 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. You could also use white chocolate like I did in my Elsa hot cocoa.
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.
Tips
- Chopping Chocolate: Chop chocolate using a large serrated knife working from the corner inwards.
- Add Peppermint: Add peppermint schnapps for a super festive treat.
- Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sauce for an extra decadent treat.
- Make it Nonalcoholic: Use Bailey's coffee cream in place of the booze.
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Bailey's Hot Chocolate
Rich and creamy hot chocolate with a boozy Bailey's kick.
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Servings: 3 Drinks
Calories: 645kcal
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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.
- Chopping Chocolate: Chop chocolate using a large serrated knife working from the corner inwards.
- Add Peppermint: Add peppermint schnapps for a super festive treat.
- Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate sauce for an extra decadent treat.
- 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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This hot chocolate is so delicious! The perfect boozy treat on a cold night.
Such tasty hot chocolate! I am definitely making this again as I enjoyed it immensely.
Such a perfect drink!! My husband really loved it!
Baileys makes this hot chocolate irresistible. It's so flavorful!
I love indulging in Bailey's hot chocolate in the cold weather! It's supposed to be 8° here tomorrow, so I'll definitely be trying this!
I know for sure this Hot Chocolate would be a huge hit in my house!
Bailey's makes everything better! I cannot wait to try this!
I truly enjoyed this drink, Perfect for the colder weather, Bookmarked!
I am a chocolate lover so this recipe definitely will be on my to-do list! I will also try to make blue margarita as well because it looks fresh and cooling for this hot summer 🙂
Feeling so thirsty after looking at these images. Anything made of chocolate is my favorite.
boozy hot chocolates are alway the best kind!
I can only say "Wonderful recipe". I often drink hot chocolate when I’m stressed or at the time I need to concentrate on my writings, it works. I love your drink. Delicious looking!