This Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate is creamy and has just the right amount of Irish cream, great for parties.
Do you have a party you need to make hot chocolate for? This spiked recipe is wonderful for an adult party. If you need a regular hot chocolate recipe try my pumpkin spice or mint hot chocolate recipe.
How to make Baileys Hot Chocolate in the crockpot:
- Milk – I use whole milk
- Heavy cream –
- Baileys – Original Irish Cream (found at the liquor store)
- Ghiradelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bars – This chocolate has great flavor and melts better than chocolate chips.
- Cocoa Powder – find this in the baking section of your store, this is UNSWEETENED.
- Sugar – A half-cup is the perfect amount.
- Vanilla Extract – Adds flavor to the cocoa.
What kind of Baileys can I use to make hot chocolate?
Depending on what your store carries you can choose from any of these choices:
- Baileys Red Velvet
- Baileys Strawberries and Cream
- Baileys Pumpkin Spice
- Baileys Salted Caramel
- Baileys Espresso Creme
How long does this take to cook?
- Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to prevent the chocolate from burning to the bottom.
How long can I keep this warm at a party?
- This can be kept on the warm setting for around 3 hours. Stir often.
Can I serve the Baileys on the side instead of in the hot chocolate?
If you have kids at your party or have adults who don’t drink it may be wise to serve the baileys on the side as an option to add. You can even serve Kahlua on the side as an option.
Have extra Baileys? Try one of these other great recipes:
More hot beverages you can make in the crockpot:
- Slow Cooker Strawberry Mulled Wine
- Slow Cooker Mint Hot Chocolate
- Slow Cooker Mexican Hot Chocolate
- Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate (Classic)
- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
- Slow Cooker Egg Nog Lattes
First Published: 12/03/2016
Updated: 02/16/2020
Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. Ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 cups whole milk
- 1 cup Baileys® Irish Cream
For Serving:
- marshmallows or whipped cream
Instructions:
- Break up the chocolate squares and add the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients (except the Baileys).
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours stirring every 30 minutes.
- After the cocoa is hot, stir in the Baileys Irish Cream.
- Place mugs, whipped cream and a bowl of marshmallows on the side of the slow cooker for everyone to serve themselves.
- Set the slow cooker to warm for your party. This can keep warm for up to 3 hours without issues. Be sure to stir often though.
How to Video:
Recipe Notes:
- Baileys Red Velvet
- Baileys Strawberries and Cream
- Baileys Pumpkin Spice
- Baileys Salted Caramel
- Baileys Espresso Creme
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Update: it’s finished and creme de menthe is excellent in this recipe if you don’t have enough Irish cream 🙂
I got it in the slow-cooker right now but only had 1/4 cup of Ashlings White Chocolate Irish Cream on hand so I made up the difference with some Creme de Menthe which I have plenty of on hand so hopefully that will work and also give it a nice chocolate mint sort of flavor. Couldn’t figure out why I was getting ID’ed a tthe store but then on the way out remembered that they’re ID-ing for Redi-Whip now since apparently huffing the propellant in Redi-Whip canisters is a thing now….*rolls eyes*
Could this be cooked & served from an airpot?
Hi Terri. I don’t have any expertise on airpots, but it sounds like a great idea!
Can this be stored in a mason jar and be given as a present?
I think so, I’d use vanilla powder or leave out the vanilla. Give baileys on the side, and have them add their milk and cream.
Love this recipe! So easy and so yummy! Absolutely awesome with the Salted Caramel flavoured Bailey’s as well
Yes it’s very customizable. You could use white chocolate chips and leave out the cocoa powder and if they make pumpkin spice Bailey’s you could do a pumpkin spice white hot chocolate. Could also use other flavors of Bailey’s. If there’s a cinnamon Bailey’s that might work for the regular recipe or an apple pie Bailey’s would work for the white chocolate variant 🙂
This was a hit at my work Christmas party! I’m going to make this for my family too!
This recipe was amazing! Brought it to a party and everyone absolutely loved it. I would definitely recommend this!
Sounds absolutely delicious. Will have to keep it for Winter though as our Christmas is very hot down under. Have a very Merry Christmas.
At least on the upside you’re not freezing your butt off in Australia if you’re into going out and cutting your own fresh Christmas tree 😛
Thanks for the recipe
Can you put left overin the fridge for next day
Yes!