STOP Buying Baileys And Make Your Own Fast!

[@LuminelleBelle]

I've made this twice now. I added about 8 oz of coffee, an extra tbsp of cocoa and 1/2 tbsp Nutmeg. Best I've ever had. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It is going to become a Holiday staple around my house. Bottled in mini mason jars as Christmas gifts. All-around perfect. Thank you! Great and easy to follow vid

[@ZachZoschke]

Fantastic! So glad to hear. I tried it with roughly the same amount of fresh nutmeg and yes, it's a different and for some, better drink. Cheers!

[@danushonline3618]

Can you give the full recipe ?

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

@@danushonline3618 1 750ml bottle Irish whiskey 2 14oz/415ml cans of condensed milk 1/2c/120mls of heavy cream 3 tblspn/45mls honey 3 tblspn/45mls vanilla extract 2 tblspn/12g unsweetened cacao/cocoa powder 2 packets instant coffee Blend blend blend, bottle, refrigerate, and serve over ice.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

ok, Im not gonna swear, So Im just gonna say OMG.. This is so AWESOME.. My wife, who does not like Baileys, didnt want me to try this. But I really wanted to because you did such an awesome job on this video, I really wanted to try it.. We couldnt find packets of instant coffee, so we tried 2 teaspoons of coffee, then later added an extra teaspoon (3 total). I fell in love with it on the first taste. Then I had my wife try it.... She too fell in love with it... This recipe is going in the "Keep" folder. Great Job. Thankyou for the Video/Recipe

[@nancywarwaruk5120]

I keep coming back to this recipie… It is a go to for Irish cream. Recently purchased 4 750ml bottles of potters Irish whiskey for $20 off per bottle so should be set for 2023!

[@Derrmo]

Invented a long time before Baileys put it in a bottle. It was made in homes across ireland (probably in the UK too) before Baileys bottled it. We had it at Christmas and it was made using Hennessey with sweetened cream not whiskey. It was a version of a brandy sauce poured over the Christmas pudding. The left overs were drank.

[@dominicharvey7140]

Please post your recipe - also sounds delicious ❤

[@ryan1cobine]

Another success with your delicious recipe here. Thank you! Incidentally, one of my favorite recipe procedure instructions ever, "Blend blend blend, bottle, refrigerate, and serve over ice."

[@Torresmos]

So many things to say. You can add the cream only in the end and softly incorporate it will give a better texture. You wont get the wiped cream texture from it and the glasses will not have some much cream on the side walls. I don't know if you have this but boiled condensed milk is a very good thing to add on (the texture, the caramel note that comes with it...). For the quantity you have made, maybe some 3 big table spoons of it. Also, it is normal for the taste to change with time, especially from the moment you make, up to 24 hours. It does get a bit more mellow and the chocolate gets a little stronger. Keep that in mind depending on how much chocolate flavor you want.

[@connieburkhart12]

I've made this a bunch of times and it's DELICIOUS!

[@lizcoombe4888]

Hey Zach! I just made my third batch of this yummy recipe! Instead of 1 cup heavy cream, I filled one of the condensed milk cans with heavy cream, plus I added 2 ounces of FRANGELLICA, not much but it gives it a kind of nutty smooth taste, all the rest is the same. Really good taste! Next time you make it try this iteration!!

[@ZachZoschke]

Sounds delicious 😍 Thank you!

[@phxmateo]

I have made this 3 times now and given most of it away as christmas presents this year and everyone loves it and so do I.

[@cheryleadie2372]

I gotta say, I've made many recipes of irish cream the past few years as gifts, I just made this to try tonight on a whim, having a glass just now before I head to bed and I gotta say this is the nicest one yet! I love baileys but hate the expensive price tag, well this tastes so much nicer than the actual Baileys! I think it's the 2 cans of condensed milk, makes a huge delicious difference!

[@ZachZoschke]

So glad you like it!

[@sarahjacquez2904]

I've made this yet again and tonight I made it for friends. They all loved it.

[@pinguino511]

Hi, I just make some experiments and found out that evaporated milk that some say is a no no, works just fine. This is what I like: 1 can of condensed and evaporated milk, teaspoon and a half of coffee, vanilla extract and pure cacao powder, 2 cups of Grants mix and voila !! Served with ice, yummy 🥃. Thanx 4 ur recipe 👍

[@June-f4y]

Tastes so good in coffee

[@vincentstella5131]

My wife likes Carolina Cream at Christmas but last year I couldn't find it anywhere in my local area so I went online to find a recipe to make my own and stumbled onto this recipe instead. By chance, I couldn't find Jameson either so I used a nice Bushmills whiskey and substituted some nice hot cocoa mix for the cocoa powder. She absolutely loved it and wants that instead from now on. Also, I made some extra last year and kept it refrigerated in a flip top bottle for a year just to see if it would keep. We just opened it a few days ago and it was as good and as smooth as it was last year. Thanks for posting this awesome recipe!!!

[@ZachZoschke]

So glad you liked it! And thanks for sharing your results keeping it for a year. Cheers!

[@TarotMoon]

Dude love your ice cubes!

[@sarahjacquez2904]

Just made this! Oh WOW. You're right it's plenty strong but I like a little bite. Delicious. Also I figure you know this and does not take much deduction, but just FYI, half the recipe fits perfectly in a 750ml empty bottle of Jameson. Thank you for this recipe. Exactly what I was looking for today. Happy St Patrick's Day! 🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@ZachZoschke]

Happy St Patricks Day to you too! So glad you liked this. The recipe as it was given to me has been kept secret for years, so feel free to spread it far and wide. Cheers!

[@erikaw5669]

Craving Bailey's and was fresh out, so I decided to try your recipe. I don't keep instant coffee in the house, so I used 2 drops of coffee essential oil. Hubs also finished off his Jamesons, so I used Axe and Oak firefighter whisky from Colorado Springs instead. This was so delicious! Thank you!

[@ZachZoschke]

You're welcome!

[@dominicharvey7140]

This is the most delicious drink in the world - i always come back to it. Thankyou VERY Much ❤ One alteration i made after seeing another video as i was looking for this one is using almond extract (teaspoon) instead of vanilla extract - i would have to make 2 different batches to find the difference but at the moment the almond one is still delicious hahaha

[@TheStoby22]

I’ve made this many times and it is always a crowd pleaser! Tonight I used Evan Williams BIB and it’s just as good! Such a great and easy recipe. Thank you Zach!

[@ZachZoschke]

You're welcome!

[@mariod7473]

WOW, this is 100% better than the bottled stuff, I followed your recipe to a T and it is fabulous.....thanks a million.

[@ZachZoschke]

You got it 👊

[@H4x0r1]

I've been using a different recipe that I use evan Williams bib 100 proof for what I call barreled cream,. I am excited to try your recipe.

[@stephenbrown2922]

I live in Thailand and I use a brand of Thai Whiskey called Hong Thong. A bottle of this stuff is really cheap and is perfect for making Irish cream liqueur, although there is nothing Irish about it. Providing you don't stray too far from the core ingredients you will find that there are many slightly different ways to make this drink with different flavours. I have tried maple syrup, mint, orange and original and all were good.

[@tiffanyabercrombie1106]

After watching this last year I immediately made a batch and fell in love! This is now a holiday season staple in our home! You’re right though…a bottle does NOT last long, so we end up making quite a lot of this lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@ZachZoschke]

You are so welcome!

[@billbrooks7911]

After researching many posts you have the best easiest entertaining within a respectable time I’ve seen. Looking forward to do first brew

[@ZachZoschke]

Thanks for the kind words. Enjoy the recipe, its the best there is!

[@ginafarina]

Lovely, much appreciated Sir.

[@ZachZoschke]

You're welcome Gina! Please say hi to John Reynolds for me next time you see him 🖤

[@PaweDrozanski]

I've done a ton of bottles from your recipe. Definitely will be doing it as often as possible. Thank you.

[@minamaletti6909]

Great recipe guys. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Dublin, Ireland. Happy St. Patrick's Day:)

[@ZachZoschke]

Thank you! You too!

[@jeffersonmichael7376]

Very good

[@gailbenjamin3274]

Thanks. I’m going to start using your recipe. My name is Gail so when I make this in my house we call it Gaileys😂

[@orange1666]

The most difficult part is leaving this drink to rest for about a week - it improves with time but who has the resistance to wait 😉. It’s also possible to make with a 50/50 mix of brandy/vodka or cognac and tastes just as good

[@AdamTillotson]

Well now that’s happening! I tried and loved the pumpkin spice milk punch, but this has to happen. Excellent touch with your special guest as well. Love and appreciate the background on the drink and the walk through on ingredient importance. Smashing, Sir!

[@ZachZoschke]

Thank you! This will be a much easier build and, in my opinion, more rewarding. Who doesn't love chocolate and booze?

[@jimsturwold5424]

Made this as the recipe. Hats off. Very good.

[@nancywarwaruk5120]

Just made this & hands down best Irish cream ever… just taste tested with Baileys & an off brand & this recipie…. I can honestly say I will never buy baileys, or any Irish cream, ever again

[@ZachZoschke]

So glad! Cheers!

[@cocowce]

bravo. everything you said was helpful and we used the best ingredients on hand, video was nice and we will never buy Irish cream again cause why would we the strength with the classic taste made this the best we've ever had. cheers

[@ZachZoschke]

Glad you liked it. Cheers!

[@OldManReflexes77]

I started making this last year, and now it’s a holiday mainstay. (Any holiday or any excuse for one.). It’s amazing.

[@cobylyons4439]

I appreciate that you asked about vegan option... I suspect that it would be difficult to get close to the same level of creaminess...

[@rac1816]

This sounds so good 😊

[@ZachZoschke]

'Tis

[@TheTribalBarGuy]

Wow. I like Bayleys, but this recipe... Wow. My mouth is full of saliva. Hehe I will try your recipe as soon as I can. Even if it looks dangerously good. 🙂 Cheers and Happy Holidays!

[@ZachZoschke]

You too! And don't wait too long to try this, the juice is definitely worth the squeeze. Cheers!

[@bayanna38]

Looks great👍🏾 You where so funny...😂

[@ZachZoschke]

Thanks ❤️

[@elayned6147]

Thanks, superb ❤❤👍👏

[@MadPick]

Thanks for a great video and a fantastic recipe! Wow! This is WAY better than any homemade Irish cream I've made in the past, and better than the commercial stuff too. Love it!!

[@ZachZoschke]

So glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. Sounds yummy, and I just found it in time for this coming weekend's big get-together. Subscribed.

[@boozeontherocks]

Zach, How did I miss this this? This recipe looks great. I love a good Irish Cream Liqueur in my coffee. But yous looks good as it is.

[@ZachZoschke]

It's amazing on its own. Get to the supermarket and whip some up for tonight, you deserve it!

[@johnnieb1626]

Good guys !! Cheers gents 👍

[@ryanreeves8931]

Thanks Zach!!! Big Ups, Cheers and Merry Christmas!!!

[@ZachZoschke]

Same to you! Cheers!

[@ryanreeves8931]

@@ZachZoschke actually made this bad boy last night and it doesn’t disappoint. If there was any advice, it’s best with a single large piece of ice. Otherwise the ice gets in the way.

[@ZachZoschke]

100% agree. So glad you liked it!

[@jeffreyjohnson5092]

We made it!!! We love it!!! Thank you!!!

[@ZachZoschke]

Awesome! So glad you like it!

[@jaimecosman1304]

I dont think you get much better than this , Baileys is ok but THIS is definitely for Canadians EH IT turned out great im faking LIT EH !

[@brendaparris6019]

Wow, I was going to do this for Christmas along with my coquito, but I will be doing it this weekend 💋💋💋💯

[@ZachZoschke]

It's truly too good to wait!

[@christopherzobel357]

I thought it was melted vanilla or coffee crumble ice cream with wisky... nice!! 👍🏻🥃🧋🍶🥛🍾

[@Judy-cy2fv]

Thank you Zach! I followed your recipe and you are right, it is better than baileys!!:D and I can customised it based on my taste too, less condensed milk, not too sweet.

[@ZachZoschke]

Great to hear! Enjoy!

[@unwilligeeinzelganger5404]

THANK YOU! I was disturbed that I could throw down a delicious fifth of Bailey's or Carolan's in a sitting. Obviously too weak for complete satisfaction. I'd rather just be sipping it.

[@opblackmorning]

Thanks Zack, you just made me bail out on Baileys 🤠🤠🤠

[@ZachZoschke]

Not that there's anything wrong with Baileys, but...yeah.

[@opblackmorning]

@@ZachZoschke exactly...

[@roddrysdale3317]

Love the end result. How do you stop it from separating? Looks a lot better as a gift if not seperated.

[@Fish__3081]

I recently heard about something called Xanthum gum from a different recipe… would that do the trick?

[@tomthebrewer8937]

Interesting, I know the industry adds an emulsifier like casein, but a simpler solution would be nice 😅

[@bww33]

Dude - i made this last week and I've gone through a bottle already - dangerous stuff. You don't say how many grams of coffee are in each packet though - i guessed and used 20g of cheap instant coffee - I also added a little extra heavy cream. absolutely heaven in a glass.

[@ZachZoschke]

Apologies, thought I responded to this. If memory serves the individual packs are 3g 😬 Was your 20g a coffee bomb? In any case I'm glad you liked it!

[@bww33]

@@ZachZoschke I would totally do 20g again, was great for me!

[@ZachZoschke]

@@bww33 Nice, I'll have to bump up the coffee next time just to see what it does for my tastes. Thanks!

[@Nina-2311]

Can't wait to try😍😍😍

[@ElaineIp]

This looks so good! And look how many views you've got on it! Good job dude!

[@ZachZoschke]

Thanks Elaine. I'm looking forward to your next one!

[@paulmaassen1806]

I've been looking at 0nline recipes to make Irish cream and this one I will try -- first off because the dude comes on knowing his shit and second the ingredients blow the other recipes away . And the most important I like a strong drink ! ! Happy buzz in the morning 😂😂

[@timothypeachee9145]

SOUNDS SIMPLE BUT AMAZING

[@riflemaster1]

Question ok I followed a different recipe to make the Baileys Irish Cream, but I found out that they make one called Baileys Vanilla and Mint Shake, so I read what all of what I could find out about it and came to a conclusion idea and now the question from what I read could I just a and a little more Vanilla and mint and green food coloring to make it look and taste like the Baileys Vanilla and mint Shake all replys appreciated

[@tailsnclaws]

Hi! Can we substitute the honey with brown sugar? I'd like the caramel kinda flavour of brown sugar.

[@sajipillai5070]

Can we use Burbon Whiskey like Jim Bean

[@Boolfrawg]

Cripes. I made this too.

[@ZachZoschke]

And you deserved it, so you're not allowed to get down on yourself 😉

[@Boolfrawg]

@@ZachZoschke Yeah, but do I KEEP deserving it, because I keep making it. Put a scoop of good vanilla ice cream in a double rocks glass, fill the rest the Irish Cream, grab a spoon. Just do it.

[@rameyweaver1581]

Was too sweet for my taste to drink over ice. It was amazing in my coffee though. Great flavor! 100x better than Baileys. Thanks for the recipe.

[@bww33]

2 years later, still making this - awesome recipe. it's just too bad that it makes more than the original bottle can hold, means the leftovers have to go in a glass! ;)

[@jimsturwold5424]

You got a big glass 🤣

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

Mason jar.

[@deadward173]

pumpkin pie spices ;) and a little pumpkin pie mix ;)

[@ZachZoschke]

Sounds delightful, if you try it let me know how it turns out!

[@deadward173]

@@ZachZoschke I enjoyed it

[@jimjordan5630]

I wonder if this would be any good using Jack Daniels Honey whisky. I have a bottle that i need to use up as I don't care for it other than as an ingredient in confections. Also, I could swear that I saw Baileys commercials here in the States back in the late 60's. I guess I was wrong. But then, as I'm thinking back, I guess what I remember was Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry.

[@ronnipaints6128]

Wegen condensed milk would be coconut milk the kind that comes in a can it's thick it's delicious it would give it a little bit of a coconut flavor but I'm sure it would be delicious

[@hls6925]

Hi, I'm in the UK; I can buy 1L bottles of Bailey's Original Irish Cream Liqueur for £13 (~$16.50) with a Nectar card in a Sainsbury's supermarket. May not taste as good, but certainly a lot cheaper!

[@AdaDenali]

I added up the volumes and I’m not sure that this is stronger than regular Bailey’s like the video claims (it is super good though, to be clear). 750ml Jameson+415 ml condensed milk+415 ml condensed milk again+120 ml cream+45 ml honey+45 ml vanilla (not sure how dry ingredients affect volume) = 1790 ml. 750 ml of Jameson * .40 proportion of alcohol is 300 ml. 300ml/1790ml is 16.7% alcohol, so pretty much the same as Bailey’s…. Is what I would say before remembering I have to account for the alcohol content of the 45ml of vanilla extract…

[@lizcoombe4888]

Could you do coconut cream for the vegan version? I just can’t see this being AS DELICIOUS as a vegan version! Gimme cream and condensed milk all day long!

[@ZachZoschke]

If I were making a vegan version coconut cream is certainly where I'd start, but I'm with you. Dairy or bust.

[@rac1816]

Zack, I Have an allergy to cocoa, can I use white chocolate powder instead?

[@ZachZoschke]

The flavor will be likely be different but I wouldn't let that stop you, this is a must try.

[@bigt4583]

How about making it Keto low sugar ?

[@megaglowz8540]

If you want to push this a little more towards the coffee side, add medaglia d'oro instant espresso instead of coffee......o my is it heaven.

[@ZachZoschke]

Trying this next. Thanks!

[@debbrueggemann3762]

A bit too chocolatey for my taste; next time I’ll use half. But DELICIOUS! I like how strong it is; it will keep me from drinking so much of it!

[@dstone3241]

A number of recipes call for almond extract. Thoughts on almond versus vanilla?

[@Robin7-26]

Does this recipe make a double batch?

[@danrichards6913]

2:51 What did you use to make this incredible ice!?

[@LarsonPetty]

Check out silicone ice molds. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The spherical ice is used by most, as the melt(and dilution) is slowed when used in cocktails and other drinks in which the balance can be thrown off by the increase of water.

[@robertmcdougall3166]

Thanks so much for this excellent recipe which I absolutely must try. I find Baileys far too weak and have tried some of the other suggestions on youtube just give a cheap Baileys but at only 17%. Love how Zach looks so sombre. Todd thanks for the advice not to use an expensive whiskey. It may surprise many, I live in Alloa, central Scotland, did you know that John Jameson was born (October 5, 1740) and grew up in Alloa. So a nice local Scottish connection.

[@cher128bx]

Just found your channel.. & I cant wait to try this recipe. If I halve the recipe will it affect the final outcome?

[@ZachZoschke]

Nope. Halve away, and thanks for watching!

[@nickfaucett2420]

When you talked about improving the spirit I thought about improving from Folgers. Have you tried this with a craft instant coffee? Wonder how much a higher end coffee would change the end result.

[@ZachZoschke]

I haven't, and was advised to use plain old freeze dried as it's what the drink was conceived with. Not against tinkering though, as I do enjoy quality coffee. Do you have a brand that makes better instant?

[@nickfaucett2420]

@@ZachZoschke I don't have much knowledge of good brands but know they are out there. I mostly mess with whole bean coffee. Here is an older video from james Hoffman reviewing some better brands. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaaviKqQnq6WopI

[@stuartsteelman402]

I have made this before but believe I used 1 TSP of vanilla extract, based on watching you add the ingrediant. In reviewing video prior to making a batch, you seem to say 3 TSP of vanilla extract. which is correct??

[@ZachZoschke]

Three tablespoons is correct, and apologies if it wasn't clear. Matching the edit to the script is something I'm always working on. Cheers!

[@carolferns67]

What is the qty of instant coffee. Each pkt weighs how much??

[@ZachZoschke]

Been a while since I checked but two grams I think

[@szkokee]

Any tip for a cheaper, very natural in favour substitute spirit? I know nothing about whiskies or similar spirits. Does Red Label or Jim Beam are good idea? Jameson in my country cost as much as Baileys.

[@ZachZoschke]

Irish whiskey is ideal (Jameson, Tullamore Dew, Teeling), but if those are too expensive Red Label or Beam is a decent substitute. Let me know how it turns out. Cheers!

[@leonlawre]

I heard the liquor company had a bad batch of brew they wanted to figure out how to get rid of of instead of just dumping it.

[@markkulyas2418]

When you bottle it and store it in the fridge does it separate, do you have to remix it before serving?

[@rldays9179]

Adding the honey is a new one on me. Don't forget if you want vegan then you have to change the chocolate as well. About the only things you can keep are the booze and the vanilla and honey and coffee but check the coffee before using. Or just live with it and drink it in it's beautiful creamy goodness.

[@jolantapendlebury2178]

honey is not vegan, its vegie

[@rldays9179]

@@jolantapendlebury2178 jeebus. Running out of ingredients.

[@matthewrendle9321]

Well it would have to be made with condensed milk 🥛 other wise it would go off in the store because they don't keep the in the fridge

[@TravellerRDS]

Made it for the first time one day after I saw this clip. But the bitterness from the cocoa was kinda too much. Today I made it again, with quantities scaled down to half. I used just a half tablespoon of cocoa but still the bitterness and after taste was there. So i added 50 g simple brown sugar syrup and 2 shots of Amaretto. Eventually, it balanced that cocoa bitterness. It's much better, but the quest continues.

[@ZachZoschke]

I wouldn't have thought to add amaretto but that sounds really good. Definitely going to try. Thanks!

[@GauravSingh-px8rh]

I was feeling the taste in India

[@maryrosecarroll4558]

Mmmm instead of honey, I’m thinking Maple Syrup……… any ideas

[@ronnipaints6128]

Just to try it I'm going to do a half recipe and compare it to another recipe.

[@ZachZoschke]

Please do, and let us know how this one fares. Cheers!

[@ronnipaints6128]

It is absolutely delicious I did use less alcohol the reason for making the Irish cream was to put in my coffee and it is just perfect. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

[@bartoszri]

what about almond extract ?

[@87spoon]

I'm so excited to try this, being a lover of Irish creme, right now I make due with something else. Which I could manage the mixer I bought one and it was hard to control.where do you get the bucket? Does Bevmo have them? Thank you. Must try.

[@ZachZoschke]

The bucket came from a restaurant supply store. Before you go anywhere call and ask if they sell to the public (not all do). The brand is Cambro; they come in many shapes and sizes.

[@Carlos_DSV]

How much in grams or teaspoons would you say it’s 2 packets of instant coffee? I live in Spain and here I find Nescafé but it doesn’t come in packets. Great video!

[@ZachZoschke]

Each packet is about 3 grams, so 5-6g total. Let me know what you think of the recipe and happy drinking!

[@ronnipaints6128]

Make some real espresso that you already know you know how to make, and add it in to taste.

[@pollyester6639]

Last 6 weeks with cream in it?

[@mariod7473]

Hi, I want to make this for a couple of parties later around the 30-31st. Can I make it now, does it separate? shelf life? Thanks and Happy Holidays.

[@ZachZoschke]

I’ve never had a batch separate, and it’ll be fine until then if kept in the fridge. Enjoy!

[@channelcooking2533]

Jameson or Bushmills?

[@ZachZoschke]

Jameson to mix, Bushmills to sip

[@777Ryank]

How many grams of instant coffee? Or how much is in a packet?

[@Maxter1942]

I just made this in my blender and it separated. Chunky bits. Not as smooth as yours looked. What did I do wrong?

[@ZachZoschke]

I wouldn't say you did anything wrong, but that is puzzling. Making it with an immersion blender is basically the same thing, just upside down...maybe the condensed milk had gone bad in the can? That's so weird. Best I can say is try it a different way (immersion blender, shake in a big jar) next time and see if you get a different result. Definitely going to try making it in a blender to see if I get the same result.

[@ZachZoschke]

Made this again but in a blender. The heavy cream seemed to break up when it came into contact with the whiskey, but the final product came out smooth. Hard to say for sure what would cause it to chunk up. If you make it in a blender again, blend all the ingredients except the heavy cream, then pour the cream in while the blender is running. Hope your results are better next time.

[@NightfallShadow]

I am gonna use a slight twist on this. I asked chat gpt too and I am gonna try to combine the two recipes and use nutmeg. It uses a cup and a half of cream instead of 1/2. 4 tbs of chocolate powder. A lot less vanilla extract because I think 3 tbs is a bit too much probably so just 1 tbs and it told me a tsp of almond extract which I will do 2. Also more honey. 5 tbs. I will let you know how it came out if you ask me so I remember later. If it's not sweet enough I might add a third can of the milk.