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
- 1
Combine the lemon zest and vodka in an airtight container, cover, and place it in a cool, dark place.
- 2
Shake the container once a day to redistribute the lemon zest for 5 days.
- 3
Pour the milk and sugar into a large pot and bring to a low boil, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves.
- 4
Remove from heat and let the milk mixture cool to room temperature.
- 5
Slowly strain the vodka mixture into the milk through a sieve.
- 6
Discard the lemon zest.
- 7
Pour the limoncello into a capped bottle and place it in the freezer to chill for 1 hour.
- 8
Serve cold.
- Calories 164.77 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.81 g Low Source
- Carbs 30.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.71 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 2.07 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 11.84 mg Low Source
- Sodium 134.23 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.79 g Low Source
- Sugar 27.34 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 127.45 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.41 mg Low Source
- Potassium 170.81 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 154.44 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 19.9 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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