This wonderfully refreshing creamy lemon liqueur can be enjoyed year-round. I like to make a batch just in time for gift-giving for Christmas. You can easily make a batch of Crema di Limoncello di Vittoria this weekend and it will be ready for you to bring in the New Year!

HOW LONG TO INFUSE: at least 8 days, best 3 weeks (if you’re using high proof alcohol like Everclear). With lower proof alcohol, like vodka it’s best to infuse for 1 month or more.Making simple syrup - put equal quantites of sugar and water (1 cup/250ml) in a saucepan and bring to boil until sugar has dissolved, let cool. You can also buy this online or in supermarkets. The best limoncello brands are those that use fresh, Italian lemons to make the aperitif, and which do not have too many artificial flavors and ingredients added. Each brand does have a slightly different taste, so this also comes down to personal preference.

While full fat ricotta cheese is ideal, you can use part skim ricotta cheese when making a ricotta cake. The key to making the texture right is to throughly beat the ricotta, butter, and sugar together before adding the other ingredients. Store covered at room temperature for three days. To keep it fresh even longer, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Traditional Italian Desserts Use either a fine zest or long peel of skin in your infusion. I prefer a microplane to create a fine zest, but really it's up to you. It will all be strained out in the next step. Besides enjoying Limoncello as a digestive drink you can also make a delicious Limoncello Cake. Super soft and flavorful it’s like a rum cake, but much better 😉First, peel the lemons very carefully, trying not to get any of the white pith. You just want the yellow part. A lower proof vodka will mean that you may need an additional week or more to reach maximum lemon flavor.

Crema di limoncello , or creamy limoncello, is an easy and amazing Italian drink you can make at home with my recipe. Even if it similar to a cream, remember it contains alcohol and it’s not suitable for children; it has to be drunk after a meal or also to accompany an ice cream. Limoncello raspberry tiramisu: This is a fruity and colorful dessert version. You can add some fresh raspberries to the mascarpone filling and sprinkle more berries on top of the tiramisu. The raspberries will add a burst of sweetness and tartness to the creamy and tangy dessert. As we began our short stroll on this path, the sounds of the hustle and bustle of the streets of Sorrento, scooters and all, faded into a distant hum. Unexpectedly and instantly, the environment became peaceful and relaxing. We walked into a garden whose existence came into being over 200 years ago. This garden is called “ I Giardini di Cataldo“. You might prefer a limoncello which has a more zesty flavor, or you could prefer one that has a sweeter taste to it.

How to make Crema di Limoncello

Use it to make Limoncello cake, or fold some into heavy whipping cream for Limoncello whipped cream, or even add it to a marinade for seafood. I'd really like to try this again. I am 73 years old and have been baking since I was 10 years old. I am a great cook and have run restaurants in my day. I have followed the recipe exactly and am anxious to try this again. Please tell me what went wrong.