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Creamy Limoncello

Creamy Limoncello is a lush, lemon-forward liqueur with a velvety mouthfeel and mellow sweetness that softens the usual sharpness of classic limoncello. Infused over several days, it balances bright citrus oils with dairy richness for a smooth sip that’s lovely well-chilled after dinner or poured over ice for a refreshing dessert-style digestif.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves20
  • DifficultyEasy
Creamy Limoncello
  1. 1

    Combine the lemon zest and vodka in an airtight container, cover, and place it in a cool, dark place.

  2. 2

    Shake the container once a day to redistribute the lemon zest for 5 days.

  3. 3

    Pour the milk and sugar into a large pot and bring to a low boil, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and let the milk mixture cool to room temperature.

  5. 5

    Slowly strain the vodka mixture into the milk through a sieve.

  6. 6

    Discard the lemon zest.

  7. 7

    Pour the limoncello into a capped bottle and place it in the freezer to chill for 1 hour.

  8. 8

    Serve cold.