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Crema di Limoncello

A creamy, lemon-flavored liqueur that is a delightful after-dinner drink, perfect for sipping or using in desserts.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Limoncello Base
  • 1 cup vodka high quality
  • 10 medium lemons zest only
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
Cream Mixture
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk

Method
 

Prepare Limoncello Base
  1. In a large jar, combine the vodka and lemon zest. Seal and let it infuse for at least 7 days in a cool, dark place.
  2. After 7 days, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove the zest.
  3. In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool.
  4. Combine the lemon-infused vodka with the sugar syrup in a large bowl.
Make the Cream Mixture
  1. In a blender, combine the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Blend until smooth.
  2. Gently fold the cream mixture into the limoncello base until well combined.
Bottle and Chill
  1. Pour the crema di limoncello into clean bottles and seal tightly.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve chilled in small glasses. Can be used in desserts or as a topping for ice cream.

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