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Creamy Limoncello

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
5 Days 2 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 quarts
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  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.
  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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2010 by Nikki   view full review
This drink keeps for a long time; just like other milk based liqueurs (ie. Baileys, Kahlua). ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by SLS73   view full review
This is great. Very easy to make but it does make alot and since it's largely milk, you need...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by leelvlnd   view full review
how long does this stay good for? Would like to try... sounds very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by DEEDEE   view full review
This is delicious and so easy. Much cheaper than buying creamy limoncello too. All the...

 

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