24 Hour Creamy Limoncello Recipe (Crema di Limoncello) - Best Homemade Limoncello
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24 Hour Creamy Limoncello Recipe (Crema di Limoncello) - Best Homemade Limoncello
Description
In "24 Hour Creamy Limoncello Recipe (Crema di Limoncello)", whole lemon peels from organic Meyer lemons are gently removed to avoid the bitter white pith, then soaked in distilled alcohol for a full day. This extraction draws out intense lemon aromatics while the high-proof alcohol preserves freshness. Meanwhile, milk and sugar are boiled together to create a sweet, creamy base which is cooled thoroughly before mixing.
The infusion is strained through cheesecloth to remove all rind particles, then blended with the chilled milk syrup, resulting in a smooth and aromatic limoncello with velvety body. It requires freezing storage to keep this creamy liqueur served chilled. The process highlights patience and careful zest handling for optimal flavor and texture.
This recipe yields about three bottles and offers a rich alternative to clear limoncello by incorporating milk, which softens the sharpness and adds a luscious mouthfeel. Its potent and sweet profile fits well as a dessert beverage or digestif. The recipe includes detailed preparation to maintain the lemon zest’s bright impact while balancing the creamy base.
Ingredients
- 7 lemon medium to large, organic (you can use other lemons, but the limoncello won't be nearly as good, Meyer variety
- 1 liter distilled alcohol 49.5% / 99 proof, potable
- 3 lbs sugar
- 68 oz milk organic, whole
Instructions
- Peel the lemons very carefully, trying not to get any of the white pith. You just want the yellow part.
- Place all the peel in a bowl and pour the alcohol over them to soak for 24 hours. Make sure they are mostly all covered.
- The next day, boil the milk and sugar for 20 minutes, remove from heat. Cool and then chill.
- Remove the lemon peel from the alcohol.
- Next, pour the alcohol into the chilled, sweetened milk.
- Pour through a cheesecloth in a strainer and bottle. Place in the freezer and keep frozen.
Notes
- Use organic Meyer lemons for best flavor; other lemons may alter taste.
- Carefully peel lemons to avoid white pith for a cleaner, less bitter infusion.
- The recipe yields roughly three bottles, approximately 17 shots each.
- For a plain limoncello without cream, substitute water for milk in the sweetened base.
- Store the finished limoncello frozen and serve chilled directly from the freezer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3bottles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3028 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bottle | |
| Calories | 3028kcal | 151% |
| Carbohydrates | 519g | 173% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1527mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 494g | 988% |
| Vitamin A | 1128IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 210mg | 233% |
| Calcium | 898mg | 90% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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