Rich and creamy homemade Irish cream with a fall kick! Pureed pumpkin + pumpkin pie spice make this taste like pumpkin pie in cocktail form! Shhh it’s secretly lightened up and vegan.
Youuuuu guuuyyyyys! I have been waiting almost an entire year to share this recipe with you! For the last two weeks, I’ve been asking my husband if it’s “fall enough” yet to post it, and his response, as someone who could care less about pumpkin, and could care even less about when I post things on my blog, is to shrug his shoulders and hardly reply. So, I’ve decided. It’s fall enough. Here we go.
Last year, I started experimenting more with homemade liqueurs and cocktails thanks to my drink-spiration, and I made a huge batch of this baby for Thanksgiving. I couldn’t believe what a huge hit it became! My family couldn’t get enough, and even my family members who don’t generally drink kept coming back for more.
I even had a signature Thanksgiving drink where I mixed the Pumpkin Irish Cream with Pumpkin Pie Vodka (<– OMG a MUST try!) and a spiced simple syrup (<–not that exact one, but similar). There are seriously no words. Everyone thought I was super fancy, but the truth is, the recipe is so so easy. In fact, it takes less time than going to the store to buy a bottle of Irish cream!
One thing I love about making Irish cream at home is that I can control what goes into it. This stuff has just a handful of ingredients including pure pumpkin puree and a homemade vegan sweetened condensed milk.
The result is strong, rich, creamy and filled with pumpkin flavor without overwhelming the non pumpkin lovers (why do these people exist??) in your life. You will want to drink it all fall year long, and I’m pretty certain it will become a staple at your Thanksgiving also!
Rich and creamy homemade Irish cream with a fall kick! Pureed pumpkin + pumpkin pie spice make this taste like pumpkin pie in cocktail form! Shhh it's secretly lightened up and vegan.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups Irish whiskey
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Store refrigerated in an airtight contain for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Adapted from this DIY Mint Chocolate Bailey's Irish Cream
Pumpkin in a drink… Mmmmm! I want to mix it in some coffee and put some irish cream extract in there! 😀
GiGi Eats recently posted…Tara Reid Eats Too Many Creamsicles
With or without the pumpkin, I am happy to have this recipe. Always loved Irish cream, something I’ve missed as a vegan.
Debbie @ Live from La Quibta recently posted…Vegan Mofo Day 11: Southwest Chicken Bowl
Mmmmm… looks great. I love pumpkin all year round.
genius!! you are a genius! I’ll be right over. 😉
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables recently posted…Adoption: Does He/She Feel Like Yours?
mmmm! i want that for breakfast!! (ok minus the whiskey lol)
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted…Eric Carle Pajamas | #WhatDoYouSee Photo Contest
So what you’re telling me, without actually TELLING me, is that this is acceptable to drink at work?? Thank you! 😉
Maureen recently posted…Simple Baked Sweet Potatoes
That is absolutely what I’m telling you. I’m so glad we’re on the same page. 😉
This sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul recently posted…August 2014 POPSUGAR Must Have Review
YUM!!!! Ooo I can’t way tot make this!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Fit, Focused, & Fun Finds (from around the web)! #16
how do you always know the way to my food heart? pumpkin and Irish cream? I love you!
Love pumpkin in a drink – what a great idea to combine coconut milk, Irish whiskey, and pumpkin!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com recently posted…Parmesan Zucchini & Spaghetti Squash with Pine Nuts
Gah, I wish I could make this ASAP! Pinning this for when I’m allowed to drink again 🙂
Julie recently posted…Triple Berry Smoothie (with Preserves!)
When you’re allowed to drink again I will make it FOR you! xoxo