It's a no-brainer that Baileys, the iconic Irish cream liqueur, is the perfect companion for an Irish coffee or any dessert cocktail. But have you ever thought about adding it to your food?

When you're making a chocolate cake that could use an extra bit of gustatory oomph, look no further than Baileys Irish cream ...

Mix the melted chocolate into the chestnut purée, add Mascarpone and beat in well. Whisk the double cream and fold in alone with half the Baileys. You can make this ahead and leave in the fridge ...

As Christmas approaches many of us may be stocking up on Baileys to pour into a hot chocolate ... She said: “Like other liqueurs, Bailey’s Irish Cream is allergic to temperature fluctuations.