Homemade Crema di Limoncello
Homemade Crema di Limoncello is a delightfully creamy lemon liqueur that adds a refreshing touch to any gathering. Perfect for serving after meals, as a gift, or simply as an indulgence on a warm day, this sweet treat features a bright lemon flavor and velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh lemons
- 1 bottle (750 ml) lemon juice
- 8 cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups sugar
Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove long strips of peel from the lemons. Place the peels in a 2-quart pitcher.
- Pour lemon juice over the peels and cover with plastic wrap. Let it steep at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine half and half, vanilla extract, and sugar. Stir frequently until sugar dissolves (about 5 minutes).
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before discarding the lemon peels.
- Mix the cooled syrup into the lemon base until well combined.
- Transfer to bottles, seal tightly, and refrigerate until cold or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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