Faux Irish Cream

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Nut-Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

This dairy-free version of a holiday favorite is sweetened with maple syrup instead of sugar. If you are avoiding caffeine, substitute chicory or roasted-dandelion-root brew for the espresso.

By Betsy Nelson | Experience Life

Makes6 servings
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

1 13.5-oz. can full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tbs. vanilla extract (use vanilla-bean paste if you are avoiding alcohol)
1 shot espresso (about 2 oz.)

Directions

STEP 1

Mix all ingredients together and whisk until smooth. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

STEP 2

Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

STEP 3

Optional spirit: Try a bit of Irish whiskey. If you’re spiking the entire batch (which will help it keep longer), add 2 to 3 ounces.

Nutritional information

By Betsy Nelson

Betsy Nelson (a.k.a. “That Food Girl”) is a Minneapolis-based recipe developer and food stylist.

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