I have always favored "foodie" gifts for their personal touch, as opposed to store-bought gifts. With the current economic crisis, there's even a better reason to go handmade or homemade this Christmas. You can really make a wonderful, inexpensive present for someone without having to spend hours slaving over a hot stove.
This year I have made some yummy Irish Cream. The recipe below makes just over 1 liter of Irish Cream and it keeps for about a month in the fridge (if you're lucky) . It cost me just under 5 euros (including the vintage bottle) as opposed to 13 euros in the shops!
This is what you'll need:
* 250 ml of whiskey but I didn't have any, so used brandy instead. You could use rhum or even vodka.
* 1 can condensed milk
* 2 whole eggs (or use egg subtitute)
* 400 ml double cream
* 2 tablespoons of instant coffee powder (I used 3 of chicory coffee powder)
* 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup (Again I left it out, and it still tasted scrumptious)
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon almond essence (be very careful here, 'cause I have been known to add too much, and it spoils the taste...)
How to make it:
1) Blend all the ingredients together (I used a hand blender)
2) Pour into sterilized bottles1) Blend all the ingredients together (I used a hand blender)
3) Add a pretty ribbon, a printable holiday tag and voila!
To serve, dip the rim of cocktail glasses into a saucer of milk, then into a mixture of ground hazelnuts, cocoa powder and sugar. Serve with a few coffee beans on top for added coffee flavor.
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