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Baileys Jello Shots

Published: Feb 22, 2023 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Baileys Jello Shots

These Baileys Jello shots are so much fun to serve at a St. Patrick's Day party or just as a fun happy hour treat.

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  • Why You Will Love This Recipe
  • Ingredients
  • How to Make Baileys Irish Cream Jello Shots
  • Substitutions & Variations
  • Storage
  • Top Timesaving Tips
  • FAQ
  • More Tasty Treats for Saint Patrick's Day
  • More Bailey's Recipes
  • Baileys Jello Shots

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Festive. These fun Jello shots are the perfect sweet treat to make for your holiday party any time of year. (These are great for the winter holiday season holiday parties too!)

Easy. these delicious shots only take a few minutes of prep and they are ready to pop in the refrigerator to set. They are sure to be a huge hit at your next part.

Tasty. Irish cream liqueur, whipped cream and clear gelatin come together for a delicious cocktail with this simple recipe.

Ingredients

  • Irish Cream liqueur - I like Bailey's but you can use what you find at your grocery store.
  • gelatin - You will need 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
  • whipped cream
  • chocolate shavings
  • hot water
  • cold water

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Baileys Irish Cream Jello Shots

Step One - Place two cups of hot water in a saucepan on the stove. Add 3 tablespoons condensed milk and bring to boil over medium heat. Turn off burner. Whisk in Knox clear gelatin until completely dissolved in the hot water mixture.

Step Two - In a separate bowl or measuring cup, add one cup Bailey's Irish cream and one cup water. Blend well.

Step Three - Whisk the Irish Cream mixture into the Knox gelatin into the milk mixture until well blended.

Step Four- Pour jello mixture into plastic shot cups (about ⅔ full). Refrigerate overnight if possible.

Top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate bits.

Substitutions & Variations

If you know how to make the recipe fit a certain diet, let the reader know here. Don't fake it - only provide guidance on topics you have actual experience with.

  • Cool Whip - may be used as a substitute for whipped cream.
  • Chocolate Sprinkles - in place of the shavings
  • Vegetarian - th

Storage

Store leftover shots in the refrigerator.

timesaving tips to streamline recipes

Top Timesaving Tips

  • Double the recipe for big batch shots
  • These can be made ahead of time. Be sure to top shot cups with plastic wrap before refrigerating.
  • Top shots with chocolate sprinkles

FAQ

How long do the Irish Cream Jello Shots take to set?

While I like to have them set 8-10 hours or overnight, they can be ready to enjoy in about 4 -5b hours.

Can you freeze jello shots?

No, they do not freeze well.

Can I make jello shots ahead of time?

Yes, they can easily be prepared a day or two beforehand. For best results, do not top with whipped cream until the day it is to be served.

More Tasty Treats for Saint Patrick's Day

Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

  • Lucky Charms Treats on plate.
    Lucky Charms Treats
  • Lime Poke Cake
    Lime Poke Cake
  • Slow Cooker Irish Beef stew recipe
    Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
  • green frosted brownies on tray.
    Baileys Brownies

More Bailey's Recipes

More fun recipes with Irish Cream Liqueur:

  • Baileys Hot Chocolate
    Baileys Hot Chocolate
  • green frosted brownies on tray.
    Baileys Brownies
  • St Patricks Day Cupcakes
    Easy Irish Cream Cupcakes
  • Irish Cream White Russian
Bailey's Jello Shots

Baileys Jello Shots

Raquel Pineira
These Baileys Jello shots (aka Irish Cream Jello Shots) are so much fun to serve at a St. Patrick's Day party or just as a fun happy your treat.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Chill Time 14 hrs
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 12 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • large measuring cup
  • small saucepan
  • plastic shot glasses
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups hot water
  • 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 packages Knox clear gelatin
  • 1 cup Bailey's Irish cream
  • 1 cup cold water
  • whipped topping for topping
  • dark chocolate shaved for topping

Instructions
 

  • Place two cups hot water an three tablespoons sweetened condensed milk into a sauce pot on medium heat on the stove.
  • Bring to a boil and then turn off heat. Add the Knox clear gelatin and whisk until dissolved.
  • In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, our in one cup Bailey's Irish cream and one cup water. Whisk well.
  • Pour into the jello shot cups 5.5 oz (large) or 2.2 oz. cups (small). Place in the refrigerator 3-4 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve top with whipped topping and grated dark chocolate.

Notes

The number of jello shots made will vary by the cup size. 
You can make these a day or two ahead. Save the whipped topping until the day these will be served.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 14mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.01mg
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