Homemade Italian Limoncello Cream

This Limoncello cream is a creamy version of Limoncello to drink on special occasions. It is perfect for a winter holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas. I like to make it in November and give it to friends as an edible gift.

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• Limoncello vs limoncello cream
• Step by step instructions with images
• Don't throw away the lemon zests
• For a signature gift, add a professional label and a recipe book to print to your homemade liqueur.
• Serving it
• No risk of botulism
• More homemade liqueurs recipes
• 📋 Homemade Italian Limoncello Cream

Limoncello vs limoncello cream

It is very common for Italians to offer an iced cold homemade Limoncello at the end of our meals. It is perfect, especially during the hot summers.

However, if you want to make something different for a special occasion, this limoncello cream is a fantastic winter alternative.

Winter holidays are a perfect occurrence, citrusy, creamy, and with a hint of vanilla flavor. This is the perfect liquor to serve at the end of a lavish seafood dinner like the Feast of the 7 fishes on Christmas Eve.

It is very easy to make and it keeps in the fridge for 1 month. You can drink it away during the entire holiday season.

Also, check the article: Setting up a liqueur workshop

Step by step instructions with images

Infusing the lemon zest

1. Peel the lemons with a vegetable peeler. Make sure you only remove the yellow zest not the white as the white part of the lemon is bitter.
2. Put the zests in a jar and cover with the alcohol
3. Let it infuse for 7 days

After 7 days proceed with the rest of the recipe

4. Pour the milk and the sugar into a pan and heat gently, it should not boil
5. Add the half vanilla pod
6. Let it simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved
7. Put it aside and let it cool down to room temperature

8. Filter the alcohol infused with the lemon zest
9. Pour it in a large 3 gallon - 3-liter bottle
10. Filter the milk and add it to the alcohol
11. Shake the bottle until the milk is completely mixed with the alcohol

11. Store the limoncello cream in a fancy bottle in the fridge, it will last for 1 month

Don't throw away the lemon zests

I never throw away the lemon zests that have been soaking in alcohol. I freeze them and use them to flavor my desserts.

On this occasion, I like to make butter cookies dough that I can keep in the freezer and bake when I have unexpected guests.

Serving it

Limoncello cream is served cold after dinner like a regular Limoncello. It is the perfect ending to a special meal, especially a seafood extravaganza.

Serve it at the end of the Feast of the 7 Fishes with a Pandoro or Panettone or with the classic Christmas Italian dessert Struffoli, fried dough covered with caramelized honey.

Keep the bottle in the fridge and it will last you for the entire holiday season.

This liqueur is also the perfect as a holiday edible gift.

No risk of botulism

Since a reader asked, I would like to reassure everyone who has doubts, this liqueur is not at risk of botulism. This recipe uses Alcohol 95% or vodka 50% of ethanol.

A study proves botulism cannot grow in Alcohol: "The growth and neurotoxin production (botulism) was delayed by an ethanol concentration of 4% ethanol and completely inhibited by a concentration of 6%".

Effect of Ethanol on the growth of Colstridium botulinum

Botulism concerns home canning… not fermentation or infusions of fruits and vegetables. Here is more information about botulism from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service:

Clostridium Botulinum

More homemade liqueurs recipes

Homemade liqueurs are such a satisfying project, enjoy them after dinner with your partner on a special day, offer them at the end of a dinner party or package them in fancy bottles as an edible gift.

I already have some published and more will come. Just be ready when the fruits are in season to start your collection:

• limoncello
• chocolate liqueur
• nocino
• curacao
• strawberry liqueur
• licorice liqueur
• Italian eggnog VOV
• violet liqueur
• blueberry liqueur

Check out the category: Homemade liquors

You can also check out the web story: 9 Homemade Italian Liqueurs

For those of you who like the thrill of the forbidden fruit, try to make Concord Grape Wine Fragolino.

Banned in Europe for commercial use, you can only try it if you make it for personal consumption.

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