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With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, it’s that time of year when chefs and food bloggers are busy adding Baileys Irish Cream liqueur to absolutely everything. Baileys chocolates, Baileys cakes, Baileys cocktails…there aren’t many desserts that can’t be improved by a splash of this creamy, cocoa-y, whisky-based liqueur.
This sweet and simple white hot chocolate is no exception to the “tastes better with Baileys” rule. The recipe takes just a few minutes to make, and requires only a handful of ingredients: good-quality white chocolate, dry milk powder, confectioner’s sugar, salt, and your milk of choice. And of course a generous amount of Baileys!
This hot chocolate tastes delicious by itself, and even better when topped with a big dollop of fluffy homemade Baileys whipped cream. I’ve included a whipped cream recipe below.
White Hot Chocolate Tips & Tricks
Be sure to choose a high-quality white chocolate for this recipe, rather than grocery store chocolate chips. Lindt, Guittard, or Valrhona will all work nicely here. I used Callebaut white chocolate callets for my hot chocolate.
Garnish your cup with Baileys whipped cream, white chocolate shavings, crushed freeze-dried fruit, chopped pistachios, or homemade vanilla bean marshmallows. This hot chocolate is also delicious all by itself.
I used whole milk for a very rich beverage. You can substitute skim or 2% milk, or a milk alternative such as oat, coconut, or almond milk. However, keep in mind that white chocolate contains milk (and this recipe calls for dry milk powder as well) so this won’t be dairy free. For a hot drink that is both dairy free and vegan, I suggest making my mulled wine recipe instead.
As written, this recipe will make two small mugs of white hot chocolate, or one large cup. However, this drink is very rich and sweet, so I recommend using espresso cups or teacups for smaller portions. To decrease the richness, additional milk may be added as well. If making for a large group of people, this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to meet your needs.
For another boozy hot chocolate recipe, try making my decadent red wine hot chocolate, too! And if you make these, or any of my recipes, be sure to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
White Hot Chocolate with Baileys Whipped Cream
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Description
Rich and creamy white hot chocolate, topped with homemade Baileys-infused whipped cream. A decadent Saint Patrick’s Day drink!
Ingredients
Baileys Whipped Cream:
100 milliliters whipping cream (1/2 cup)
1 Tablespoon Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
White Hot Chocolate:
340 milliliters whole milk, or milk of choice (1 1/2 cups)
20 grams powdered dry milk (2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
100 grams good-quality white chocolate, chopped (2/3 cup)
Pinch fine sea salt
Splash of Baileys Irish Cream liqueur (optional)
Instructions
Baileys Whipped Cream:
Add cold whipping cream to a large mixing bowl. Using a balloon whisk, whisk over an ice bath until soft peaks form. (As a shortcut, you can pour your cold whipping cream into a chilled metal mixing bowl and whip it with an electric hand mixer instead!)
Whisk in confectioner’s sugar and Baileys Irish Cream. Sit bowl in the refrigerator while you prepare the white hot chocolate.
White Hot Chocolate:
In a small saucepan, warm milk to steaming. (Do not boil.)
Whisk in powdered milk and confectioner’s sugar, followed by the chopped white chocolate. Stir gently, allowing the chocolate to melt.
Once chocolate has fully melted, stir in sea salt and Baileys (if using). Adjust salt, sugar, and liqueur to taste.
Pour into mugs. Garnish with Bailey’s whipped cream and white chocolate shavings.
Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe will make two small mugs of white hot chocolate, or one large cup. However, this drink is very rich and swet, so I recommend using espresso cups or teacups for smaller portions. To decrease the richness, additional milk may be added as well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Alcoholic Drinks
