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HOMEMADE IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR

INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup heavy cream
14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 2/3 Cup Irish Whiskey (Jameson’s is a good choice)
1 Tsp Instant Coffee
2 TBSP chocolate syrup (Hershey’s, U-Bet or Torani)
1 Tsp Vanilla
1Tsp Almond Extract

METHOD:
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Set on high speed for 30-40 seconds or until well blended.
Pour into a tightly sealed container or bottle & refrigerate for at least a day to let all the flavors combine.
Makes about 42 oz.
Shake well before using.
Will keep in fridge for up to 2 months.

USES:
Over Ice Cream
As a flavoring for cheesecake
As an after dinner drink with or without coffee


Grasshopper Fudge Cake

1 box white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons mint extract
3 egg whites
12 drops green food color
2 jars (16 oz each) hot fudge topping
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
5 drops yellow food color
Thin rectangular crème de menthe chocolate candies, unwrapped and cut into pieces, if desired

1.Heat oven to 350°F for shiny metal or glass pan (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.

2.Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the mint extract and the egg whites. Reserve 1 cup batter. Stir 3 drops of the green food color into reserved batter; set aside. Pour remaining batter into pan.

3.Drop green batter by generous tablespoonfuls randomly in 12 to 14 mounds onto batter in pan. Cut through batters with metal spatula or knife in S-shaped curves in one continuous motion. Turn pan 1/4 turn; repeat cutting for swirled design.

4.Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

5.Carefully spread fudge topping evenly over cake. In medium bowl, stir whipped topping, remaining 1/2 teaspoon extract, remaining 9 drops green food color and the yellow food color until blended. Spread whipped topping mixture evenly over fudge. Garnish with candy pieces. Store covered in refrigerator.

Makes 15 servings