By Candice Walker on October 28, 2022 (Last updated October 28, 2022) This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
Matcha Irish Cream is the perfect recipe for fans of matcha and Baileys Irish Cream! It’s a sweet, alcoholic matcha cream infused with Irish whiskey that you can use in many ways. Ready in 10 minutes with just 4 ingredients!
To prevent curdling, the Irish whiskey is mixed seamlessly into the cream because we pour it in slowly while it’s blending.
There’s really only one step needed to make this Matcha Irish Cream, making it easy and accessible to make at home. If you don’t have a blender, you could make this by hand with a whisk.
This recipe also makes a delicious whipped matcha creamer if you choose to leave out the alcohol.
Irish Cream will usually last longer than the expiration date on the whipping cream because the alcohol and sweetened condensed milk help preserve it.
This recipe uses sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream to whip up a luxurious cream that can sit on top of other drinks as a separate layer – ideal for making a layered drink.
Heavy cream – Heavy cream is important to get that thick whipped texture. If you’re looking for a less fatty option, you can use half & half. The fresher the cream you use, the longer the Irish cream will last.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Want to go dairy-free?
If you choose to use a non-dairy creamer, the recipe will not come out exactly the same, but it will work. If doing so, do not add any extra sweetener, because non-dairy creamers are all already sweetened. Be sure to use one you like the taste of, because the flavor will come through.
👩🍳How to Make This Recipe
Combine the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and matcha powder in a blender. You can sift in the matcha powder as an extra step to help prevent clumps. Pluse and do not blend to avoid whipping the cream.
Blend all the ingredients together on a low speed, slowly adding in the whiskey until fully incorporated, which should take about 20 to 30 seconds. Do not blend longer than 30 seconds or the cream can slightly thicken.
Store it in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator, and make sure to shake it well before serving.
Storage & shelf-life
It can last up to 1 month in a sealed container in the fridge. This will depend on the freshness of the cream you used, the cleanliness of the storage container, and how often you’re exposing it to air by opening the container.
Ways to use your Matcha Irish Cream
You can use it any way that you would use Baileys, such as:
Combine the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and matcha powder in a blender*.
Blend together on a low speed, slowly adding in the whiskey until fully incorporated, which should take about 20 to 30 seconds**.
Store it in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator, and make sure to shake it well before serving.
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Notes
* You can sift in the matcha powder as an extra step to help prevent clumps.** Do not blend longer than 30 seconds or the cream can slightly thicken.It can last up to 1 month in a sealed container in the fridge. This will depend on the freshness of the cream you used, the cleanliness of the storage container, and how often you’re exposing it to air by opening the container.
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