Description
Crema di Limoncello is a luscious Italian lemon cream liqueur that embodies the essence of sunny citrus flavors in every sip. This homemade delight combines the vibrant zest of fresh lemons with a rich, creamy base, making it a perfect ending to any meal or a special treat to enjoy with friends and family. Whether served chilled as a digestif, drizzled over desserts, or mixed into mocktails, this refreshing beverage brings a touch of elegance to any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can create this delightful drink at home and impress your guests with its unique taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lemons (peel only)
- 1 Liter milk
- 600 grams granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean
- 500 mL lemon juice or vinegar (as alcohol substitute)
Instructions
- Wash lemons thoroughly and carefully peel the zest, avoiding the bitter pith.
- Place lemon peels in a mason jar and add lemon juice or vinegar; seal tightly and let steep in a cool dark place for at least 6 days.
- Strain the mixture through cheesecloth into a clean bottle.
- In a saucepan, warm milk, sugar, and vanilla bean until sugar dissolves; let cool.
- Combine strained lemon infusion with the cooled milk mixture; refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Beverage preparation
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg