Irish Cream Fudge

Irish Cream Fudge is an after dinner treat just for adults! This boozy fudge recipe combines Bailey’s and milk chocolate—the perfect finish to a meal! No candy thermometer needed!

For more great dessert recipes with Irish Cream, try these Boozy Brownies and this Bailey’s Cheesecake Recipe!

What is Irish Cream

Irish Cream is a sweetened cream blended with Irish whiskey. The liqueur comes premixed with plenty of sugar and a noticeable almond or hazelnut flavor.

If you’ve ever had “Irish coffee” (coffee with cream and whiskey), chances are good you’ve had Bailey’s Irish Cream before! I love that it infuses a whiskey flavor into all kinds of desserts, without tasting overpowering.

This Irish Cream Fudge is based on my favorite chocolate fudge recipe. I stirred in some Bailey’s to give it a boozy touch and an unforgettable flavor. We could hardly stop eating this fudge. . . and you can bet we slept well that night, too.

It goes without saying that this is a fudge that’s for grown-ups only! Kids get to enjoy so many delicious candies and goodies that it’s about time the adults get a treat of their own to enjoy.

Ingredient Notes

You only need 6 ingredients to make this easy Bailey’s Fudge recipe.

• Sugar
• Heavy cream
• Butter
• Irish Cream – I always use Bailey’s brand. It’s the most readily available and always delicious.
• Marshmallow cream – The jars labeled “fluff” will work too. Or use our homemade marshmallow cream instead!
• Chocolate chips – Milk chocolate taste best here.

Tips and Tricks

• Boil the sugar, heavy cream and butter for 4 minutes! You don’t need a candy thermometer–just stir it constantly at a full rolling boil.
• Add the Irish cream AFTER boiling. You don’t want the alcohol to cool off!
• Use an electric mixer to blend the boiled cream mixture with the chocolate and marshmallows. The mixer makes it easy to get everything smooth and combined.
• Make a garnish: Drizzle melted chocolate over the set fudge for the finishing touch! I like to add a few chocolate sprinkles for good measure, too.
• Serving suggestions: I love Irish Cream Fudge served with hot coffee or espresso. Add a splash of this (booze free) Irish Cream Coffee Creamer to your mug for double the Bailey’s flavor!

Recipe FAQs

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• Boston Cream Cupcakes
• Chocolate Chip Brownies
• Lemon Cheesecake
• Blueberry Slab Pie

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Irish Cream Fudge

4.50 from 2 votes

By: Aimee

Irish Cream Fudge is an after dinner treat just for adults! This boozy fudge recipe combines Bailey's and milk chocolate—the perfect finish to a meal! No candy thermometer needed!

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 64 servings

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 cups Granulated Sugar
• ▢ ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• ▢ ½ cup Unsalted Butter
• ▢ ¼ cup Baileys Irish Cream
• ▢ 7 ounce jar Marshmallow Cream
• ▢ 12 ounces Milk Chocolate Chips

Instructions 

• Line a 9inch square dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, add milk chocolate chips and marshmallow cream. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and cream. Heat over medium high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Continue boiling for 3-4 minutes (at a rolling boil). Remove from heat and add Bailey's Irish Cream. Pour everything over chocolate chips and marshmallow cream.
• Using an electric mixer, beat mixture until chocolate chips are melted and fudge is creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
• Pour into prepared pan. Allow fudge to set for about 4 hours (or overnight) at room temperature.

Notes

• Does this fudge contain alcohol? YES! A few squares of this fudge aren’t going to get you drunk, but it does contain a noticeable amount of alcohol. Drink—or, in this case, EAT—responsibly!
• Can I use homemade Irish cream instead? I haven’t ever tested this fudge recipe with homemade Irish Cream. Only Bailey’s. If you try it, leave a comment to let me know how it turns out!
• How long does this fudge keep? This fudge will keep well for a couple of weeks if you store it in an airtight container. But who’s going to resist eating all of this tasty fudge for that long?!
• Can I make this without the alcohol? You could, but then it wouldn’t be Irish Cream Fudge! I do have plenty of alcohol-free fudge recipes on the site, if you need a treat that everyone can enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 8mg, Sugar: 11g

Course: Candy

Cuisine: American

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