Easy Irish Cream

Toasted Hazelnut Cream: Pulse 2 cups half-and-half cream, 1 can (13.4 oz.) dulce de leche, 1½ cups hazelnut liqueur and 2 Tbsp. instant coffee granules in a blender until smooth. Makes about 5 cups.

Butter Mint Cream: Pulse 2 cups half-and-half cream, 1 can (13.4 oz.) dulce de leche, 1½ cups peppermint schnapps and 2 Tbsp. butter extract in a blender until smooth. Makes about 5 cups.

Salted Caramel Cream: Pulse 2 cups half-and-half cream, 1 can (13.4 oz.) dulce de leche, 1½ cups butterscotch schnapps and ¼ tsp. salt in a blender until smooth. Makes about 5 cups.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Cream: Pulse 2 cups half-and-half cream, 1 can (13.4 oz.) dulce de leche, 1-1/4 cups amaretto and ½ cup chocolate syrup in a blender until smooth. Makes about 5 cups.



Test Kitchen Tips

Break the rules and make this creamy treat with whatever liquor tickles your fancy. Rye and rum are great alternatives. True, it won't technically be Irish anymore, but let's not argue semantics!

To make this extra special for gifting, try making your own homemade vanilla extract. Split 2 or 3 whole vanilla beans lengthwise and add to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover with 1 cup of vodka and store at least 2 weeks at room temperature, shaking periodically. Makes a great gift itself.