Baileys Hot Chocolate - Delicious Slow Cooker Recipe (2024)

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By Sarah Rossi

on Nov 30, 2021, Updated Mar 16, 2023

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This Baileys Hot Chocolate is made in a slow cooker for the ultimate, creamy, delicious winter warmer drink.

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I’m going to commit a festive sin and admit to you that I’m not a big fan of Baileys Irish cream Liqueur.

But then one cold winter night.. I went shopping and came home and needed warming up and this just somehow happened.

I made this Slow Cooker Baileys Hot Chocolate in a saucepan on the hob that night but since have tailored the recipe to make it in a slow cooker (crock pot).

I think it would be the perfect thing to leave at home on low, ready for the grown ups when you come in from a cold and frosty walk. Or leave out the Baileys and serve to the whole family.

You’ll love this Baileys Hot Chocolate recipe because:
✅ A great way to use the Baileys in the fridge
✅ Cooks slowly, staying warm until you’re ready
✅ The ULTIMATE decadent hot chocolate!

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FAQs about making the Baileys Hot Chocolate recipe

Can I make this without alcohol?

Sure, just leave out the alcohol. It will still be delicious.

What is Baileys?!

It’s an Irish Cream Liqueur. Any non branded version would also work well.

Can I use a different alcohol in this?

This recipe uses Baileys Irish creambut the other ingredients make the ideal base for any type of alcoholic hot chocolate. Other perfect pairings include, Amaretto, Kahlua, Frangelico, or Rum.

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Which slow cooker do you use?

I just bought a new slow cooker and I am IN LOVE with it! I’ve never been a big slow cooker fan but this has made a big difference. So light and easy, really affordable too and the pan can be used on the hob as well as in the slow cooker, hurrah! Available from Amazon: Morphy Richards Sear and Stew Slow Cooker.

Does it matter if I use cocoa or drinking chocolate?

If you can, using good quality cocoa will make a big difference to the end product I use this one, available from Amazon: Organic Fairtrade Cocoa Powder.

Which chocolate should I use for this Baileys Hot Chocolate?

The same goes for the chocolate, I use this one, it is amazing and make such a difference to all of my finished makes and bakes. If you buy in bulk (1 kilo) it works out about the same price as supermarket chocolate too, win! From Amazon: Callebaut 54% Dark Chocolate Chips.

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Fancy some other festive Slow Cooker recipes ?

  • Slow Cooker Mulled Cider – Another delicious festive drink.
  • Slow Cooker ‘Roast’ Gammon Ham – Such an easy and tasty way to cook your Christmas ham.
  • Slow Cooker ‘Roast’ Beef Joint – Another super simple and delicious roast joint, complete with gravy.

Hope you enjoy this recipe.I’d love to know how you got on and what you thought of it if you make this recipe.Please rate the recipe using the ⭐️ below!

Also, if you fancy showing me a photo by tagging me on Instagram (@tamingtwins) I LOVE to see your creations and try and share as many of them as I can.

This post was originally published on Dec 06, 2017 and revised with new photos on Nov 30, 2021.

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Baileys Hot Chocolate – Slow Cooker Recipe

By Sarah Rossi

ThisBaileys Hot Chocolateis made in a slow cooker for the ultimate, creamy, delicious winter warmer drink.

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 litre Whole Milk
  • 300 ml Double Cream
  • 397 g Condensed Milk
  • 30 g Cocoa Powder
  • 200 ml Baileys Irish cream Liqueur
  • 150 g Dark Chocolate, Chips or chopped
  • Whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate sauce, To serve

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Instructions

  • Pour everything into your slow cooker (crock pot) and cook on low for at least one hour or until you want to serve.

  • Serve with whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 654kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 537mgFiber: 4gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 920IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 245mgIron: 3.8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Family Food

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3 Comments

  1. Oh wow. I don’t normally even like hot chocolate but the Baileys and slow cooker easiness made me think I’d try for Xmas. WOW. Heaven!

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    Christmas day yummmmmie

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    Yum!

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in Baileys chocolate? ›

Crammed with Irish dairy cream, fine spirits including smooth Irish whiskey, tasty Belgian chocolate flavour and other ingredients and flavours. Baileys Chocolat Luxe is a bottle of grown-up chocolate loveliness.

Can I use water instead of milk with hot cocoa mix? ›

Use unflavored or vanilla soy milk. Believe it or not, you can also use water instead of milk. Water allows the chocolate to show off its true flavors and unique characteristics, however, you lose the creamy feel and flavor.

Can I mix milk with Baileys? ›

Baileys Milk is an easy two-ingredient alcoholic drink that is simple and refreshing. All you need is Baileys Irish Cream and milk.

What do you add to Baileys? ›

It goes well with hot drinks, like coffee, hot chocolate, and even earl grey tea. You can mix Baileys with cold drinks, working wonders mixed with co*cktails like an espresso martini or a white Russian. In fact, you can mix Baileys with most spirits to make your favourite drink that extra bit yummier!

What is the main alcohol in Baileys? ›

Original Irish Cream blends Irish whiskey and spirits with Irish dairy cream and a touch of rich chocolate and vanilla flavours.

Is there a lot of alcohol in Baileys? ›

It has a declared alcohol content of 17% by volume.

Does hot chocolate taste better with milk or water? ›

Although hot chocolate doesn't necessarily need an even more creamy, decadent taste, using milk certainly enriches the experience. We suspect that milk adds a creamier taste than water alone, and when combined with the notes of chocolate, the smooth undertones of the milk simply add a delicious backdrop.

What is the best cocoa powder for hot chocolate? ›

Unsweetened cocoa powder: a high-quality cocoa powder or cacao powder is essential. I highly recommend using Ghirardelli's 100% cocoa. I think it has the best flavor for hot chocolate (and trust me, I've tried quite a few!)

What is the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa? ›

Hot Chocolate is made using solid chocolate melted in warm milk or cream. Hot Cocoa, however, is made from a powdered base of cocoa with added sugar and dissolved in hot water or hot milk.

What should you not mix with Baileys? ›

Baileys can be easily mixed with all manner of beverages to make a simple, creamy drink. The only rule is to avoid citrus or anything with a lot of citric acid, which makes it curdle. That means avoid juices and soda.

How much milk does Baileys use? ›

Every year, roughly 200 million litres of fresh Irish milk are required to produce the creamiest of cream used in the production of Baileys. That's enough to make about 3.3 billion Baileys milkshakes, give or take. This milk is mostly supplied from small, family-owned farms.

What will make Baileys curdle? ›

The acidic lime juice causes the cream-based Baileys to curdle. The curdled Baileys does not taste sour, but it does rapidly gain viscosity and stick to the drinker's teeth, reminiscent of cement. For a sweeter taste, two shot glasses, one of lemonade and one of Baileys, can be used.

Can you drink Baileys 3 years out of date? ›

Does Bailey's Irish Cream go bad or expire? Generally as long as you don't subject it to temperature extremes it will last well beyond the official 2 year "best taste before" date. Over time the taste will change and the liquid tends to go a bit darker but only really noticeable if you do a side by side comparison.

Can you mix co*ke with Baileys? ›

The carbondioxide in the cola will react with the cream in the baileys, this results in the cream solidifying in your stomach which can suffocate you in high quantities.

Should Baileys be refrigerated? ›

Whether or not it has been opened, a bottle of Baileys lasts for two years. It's best to keep the bottle of Baileys away from direct sunlight, per The Rusty Spoon, because temperatures over 77 degrees F can change its consistency. Even though Baileys doesn't need to be refrigerated, it will eventually go bad.

Does Baileys chocolate treat contain alcohol? ›

Contains alcohol, less than 1%, it is not suitable for children or vegetarians. Contains milk, soy, wheat, and sheanut. May contain traces of almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, pecans, macadamias, walnuts, and pistachios.

Does Baileys hot chocolate contain alcohol? ›

Ingredients: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Whole milk Powder, Butter Oil (Contains Milk), Cream Flavouring (Contains Sulphites), Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Brandy, Natural Vanilla Flavouring. Contains MILK, SOYA, GLUTEN and may contain traces of NUTS/PEANUTS. This product contains alcohol <0.5%.

Is there caffeine in Baileys chocolate liqueur? ›

If so, you'll be pleased to learn that yes - Baileys does contain a minute amount of caffeine! Though it's not something many people tend to think about, having an understanding of what ingredients are in your favorite alcoholic beverage can help keep you safe and informed when enjoying it.

What percentage of alcohol is in Baileys chocolate candy? ›

This product contains liquor and the alcohol content is one percent or less of the weight of the product.

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