Irish cream coffee creamer (Ingredients, flavor, calories, sizes, dairy, content & more information)

Irish cream coffee creamer is a great addition to your beverage if you love a creamy drink with a strong vanilla taste and chocolate hints. Read on to discover this coffee creamer’s ingredients, nutrition, flavor, and copycat recipe.

Irish cream coffee creamer has been my go-to since I discovered it from my best friend a few months ago. Being a sweet tooth, I wouldn’t ask for a more sweet coffee creamer than this. I also loved its taste profile, which combines chocolate, vanilla, and some nutty hints.

However, though this is my favorite coffee creamer, I realized I was spending a lot and had to look for an alternative. I went all out and learned how to make this coffee creamer at home. Read on if you want to learn a simple copycat recipe for this coffee creamer. But before I share, let’s look at some important facts about this coffee creamer.

A brief history of Irish cream coffee creamer

Irish cream coffee creamer has an interesting history as it is amongst the oldest flavored coffee creamers still loved today. This coffee creamer made its way into the market in 1973 after a team of developers at Tom Jago, Gilbeys, came up with it. At the time of introduction, Gilbeys desperately needed a new product to launch to the market to retain its competitive advantage. After deliberating on which name to give this beverage, the team decided to name it Baileys Irish cream. And though many Irish cream coffee creamer variations have come up since then, this original baileys version still dominates the market after many decades.

Irish cream coffee creamer (ingredients, flavors, dairy content)

Irish cream coffee creamer 
Irish cream coffee creamer. Image source: Pinterest

What’s in an Irish cream coffee creamer? – Ingredients

The ingredients of Irish cream coffee creamer depend on a specific brand. However, the general ingredients of the Irish cream coffee creamer include water, sweetener, natural and artificial flavors, dipotassium phosphate, sodium caseinate, and carrageenan. Below is a breakdown of these ingredients;

  • Carrageenan: This ingredient is derived from seaweed and is used as a thickening agent that helps to give the creamer a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Dipotassium phosphate is added to the creamer to act as an emulsifier and helps stabilize the creamer.
  • Sodium caseinate: This ingredient is a milk protein derived from milk and is added to the Irish cream coffee creamer to add a creamy texture. However, it is not suitable for vegans or people with lactose intolerance.
  • Sweetener: Most brands use sweeteners like cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup, or artificial sweeteners like sucralose or stevia to sweeten the coffee creamer.
  • Water: Used as a base to dissolve other ingredients and adjust the consistency of the creamer.

Irish cream coffee creamer: nutrition, sizes, dairy content & Calories

What are the available sizes?

Though the available sizes of the Irish cream coffee creamer depend on the retailer and brand, the most common sizes you will come across include; single-serving, pint-sized, quart-sized, and gallon-sized bottles. Single-serving Irish coffee creamers are sold in small sizes and are meant to be used once. Pint-sized bottles carry 16 ounces of the coffee creamer, while quart-sized carry 32 ounces. The biggest being the gallon size might come in either 64 ounces or 128 ounces.

Nutritional facts

Irish cream coffee creamer is not the healthiest option to go with. 13 ml serving size of this creamer has a whole 30 calories. 13 ml is not even one ounce. And chances are you will consume more than 13 ml. Furthermore, compared to liquid coffee creamer, which has 17 calories in the same serving, Irish coffee creamer is unhealthy.

Therefore, getting such high-calorie content from such a small serving is neither recommended nor considered healthy. With the daily calorie intake limit of 2000, chances are you will exceed your limit if you get many calories from a small serving of Irish cream coffee creamer. Below is the nutritional facts of this creamer in summary.

Calories 30

Calories from fat 10

Nutritional Value (13 ml serving size)

% Daily Value

Total fat 1.5 grams

Saturated fat 0.5 grams

Trans fat 0 grams

2%

3%

Total carbs 5 grams

Dietary fiber 0 grams

Total sugars 5 grams

2%

0%

5%

Sodium 0 mg

0%

Cholesterol 10 mg

1%

Protein 1 gram

1%

Diary content

The dairy content in Irish cream coffee creamer depends on the brand. Some brands make their coffee creamers with 2% whole milk. However, most Irish coffee creamers do not have dairy content as they are made with carrageenan (a thickening agent derived from seaweed) and casein (protein derived from milk).

So, what is the flavor profile of Irish cream coffee creamer?

Irish cream coffee creamer - Ingredients
Irish cream coffee creamer. Image source: International Delight

Irish cream coffee creamer combines a rich and creamy flavor with notes of vanilla, chocolate, and some subtle whiskey taste. It is also sweet due to the addition of sugar to the cream. However, its overall taste profile can vary depending on the specific brand and ingredients used in the creamer. Some creamers have a stronger whiskey flavor, while others emphasize the sweetness or the creamy texture.

How to make Irish cream coffee creamer at home – Irish cream coffee creamer copycat recipe

Irish cream coffee creamer

Irish cream coffee creamer copycat recipe

Kai Jordan

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Airtight storage container

Ingredients
  

  • Cocoa powder
  • Espresso powder
  • Vanilla extract
  • Heavy cream
  • Almond extract
  • Sweet condensed milk

Instructions
 

  • To make Iris cream coffee creamer at home, put cocoa powder, heavy cream, condensed milk, and espresso powder in a saucepan.
  • Warm the ingredients on a stove on medium heat while whisking them until they blend perfectly.
  • After they are blended, remove them from the heat and add almond and vanilla extracts to them. Whisk until they dissolve and the flavors mix perfectly throughout the creamer.
  • Let your homemade Irish cream coffee creamer cool before storing it in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Instead of heavy cream, you can use whole milk or plant-based milk like coconut milk, depending on your preferences.
  • You can also add additional sweeteners to your Irish cream coffee creamer depending on the level of sweetness you prefer.

Informative section

Where can you buy Irish cream coffee creamer?

You can purchase Irish cream coffee creamer at most grocery stores, supermarkets, or online retailers. If you cannot get it at your local grocery store or supermarket, you can purchase it online from retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, or the official websites of the aforementioned brands.

How much is Irish cream coffee creamer?

The price of Irish cream coffee creamer varies depending on the brand, size, and where you purchase it from. However, the general price for a 32-ounce can of Irish coffee creamer should cost you around $3.00 to $5.75.

Can I get a vegan Irish cream coffee creamer?

Yes, there are several vegan Irish cream coffee creamers in the market from brands that make their creamers with plant-based ingredients like coconut, almond, or soy milk. When looking for a vegan Irish cream coffee creamer, you can check out brands like Silk, Nutpods, and Califia Farm. Always ensure you read the ingredients label of the coffee creamer you are purchasing to ensure it meets what you are looking for.

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