Crema di Limoncello (Cream of Limoncello)

tall glasses and a decorative bottle of creamy limoncello on granite counter
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Stand Time:
14 days
Total Time:
14 days 45 mins
Servings:
90
Yield:
3 750mL bottles

Ingredients

  • 12 lemons, zested

  • 1 (750 mL) bottle Everclear 190 proof

  • 1 1/2 quarts whole milk

  • 7 1/2 cups white sugar

  • 1 (3g) packet powdered pure vanilla extract, such as Paneangeli® Vanillina, or  1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 (750 mL) decorative bottles with tight-fitting lids, or more if bottles are smaller

Directions

  1. Wash and scrub the lemons to remove any wax or residue. Remove the peel of the lemons with a vegetable peeler or very sharp knife, being careful to only remove the yellow part, and none of the white pith.

  2. Place the lemon zest in a large glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pour Everclear over lemon zest, replace and tighten the lid. Let sit at room temperature in a dark place for at least 2 weeks.

  3. Pour milk and sugar in a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, and heat until sugar is fully dissolved and mixture is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in powdered vanilla extract or liquid vanilla extract. Remove from heat and cool completely.

  4. Using a fine sieve or cheesecloth, strain lemon mixture into milk mixture, removing all of the lemon zest; mix well. Pour into a container that has a pour spout, decant into decorative bottles, and store in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
1g Fat
18g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 90
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 23mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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