Creamy Limoncello

Creamy Limoncello

A delicious lemony treat without the bite of regular limoncello. This makes great Christmas gifts!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Yield:
2 quarts
Servings:
20

Ingredients

  • 8 lemons, zested
  • 3 cups vodka
  • 2 quarts 2% reduced fat milk
  • 2 cups white sugar

Directions

Step 1
Combine lemon zest and vodka in an airtight container. Cover and place in a cool, dark space, shaking the container to redistribute the lemon zest once a day for 5 days.

Step 2
Pour milk and sugar into a large pot and bringing to a low boil, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow milk mixture to cool to room temperature. Slowly strain vodka mixture into the milk using a sieve. Discard the lemon zest. Pour limoncello into a capped bottle and place in the freezer to chill for 1 hour. Serve cold.