Description
Homemade Crema di Limoncello is a luscious Italian lemon liqueur that delivers a refreshing burst of citrus flavor, perfect for enhancing desserts or serving as an after-dinner treat. This creamy delight features a harmonious blend of fresh lemons and smooth half-and-half, creating a rich texture that will impress your guests at any gathering. Ideal for chilling in the freezer and enjoying straight or as a versatile ingredient in cocktails, this recipe is not only easy to make but also makes for a thoughtful homemade gift. With its bright flavor profile and creamy consistency, Homemade Crema di Limoncello is sure to elevate your culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 lemons
- 1 750-ml bottle lemon juice
- 8 cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups sugar
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the lemons in long strips. Place the peels in a 2-quart pitcher.
- Pour the lemon juice over the peels and cover with plastic wrap. Steep for 3 to 4 days at room temperature.
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine half and half, vanilla extract, and sugar. Stir frequently until sugar dissolves (about 5 minutes), without boiling.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Discard the lemon peels from the limoncello base and mix in the cooled syrup until well combined.
- Transfer to bottles, seal tightly, and refrigerate until cold or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60 ml (2 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg