Best 7 Lorraines Luscious And Lovely Limoncello Recipes

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**Lorraine's Luscious and Lovely Limoncello: A Refreshing Symphony of Lemon Delights**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lorraine's Luscious and Lovely Limoncello, a collection of tantalizing recipes that capture the essence of sunshine and citrus. Embark on a culinary journey with Lorraine, a passionate home cook who shares her secrets for creating this exquisite Italian liqueur. Discover the classic Limoncello recipe, a harmonious blend of zesty lemon zest, vodka, and simple syrup, perfected over generations. Delight in variations such as Limoncello Cream, a luscious fusion of Limoncello and heavy cream, and Limoncello Granita, a refreshing frozen treat perfect for warm summer days. Treat yourself to Limoncello Pound Cake, a moist and flavorful cake infused with Limoncello, and Limoncello Gelato, a creamy and indulgent dessert that will transport you to the heart of Italy. With Lorraine's expert guidance, you'll master the art of crafting this versatile liqueur and create an array of delectable treats that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LIMONCELLO COOKIES



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These Limoncello Cookies are sweet and lemony with the best soft and tender texture. This easy cookie recipe is a great way to brighten your day!

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Cookies     Dessert

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup butter (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons limoncello
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest (from 1 medium lemon (use Meyer lemons, if possible))
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons limoncello
1 heaping teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest (from ½ a medium lemon (use Meyer lemons, if possible))
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (as needed)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, limoncello, vanilla and lemon zest, and beat until combined.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture all at once and mix again with electric mixer until a soft dough forms. Use a spoon to mix the dough to bring the dough together more fully.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough) to scoop the dough and roll into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2-inches apart. Use the palm of your hand to slightly flatten the balls of dough.
  • Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bottom edges are just beginning to look golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, limoncello, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add additional lemon juice, as needed, to reach a nice glaze consistency (it should be somewhat thick but pour easily off the spoon). Use a small metal spoon to pour a small amount of glaze on top of a cookie and use the back of the spoon to spread and swirl it around. Repeat with remaining cookies and glaze. Allow to set for about 15 minutes before serving.
  • Store in an airtight container and consume within 1 week for the best quality.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 147 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 76 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g

HAZELNUT LIQUEUR - FRANGELICO



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Poured into decorative bottles, this makes a lovely holiday/hostess gift. Its wonderful after dinner, with (or in) coffee. It is also used as a flavoring in many desserts.

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Beverages

Time P1m4DT5m

Yield 1 Pint, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 lb hazelnuts, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups vodka
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a glass bottle or jar, steep the chopped hazelnuts in the vodka for about 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, gently shaking the bottle every day.
  • Gently pour the jar's contents through a regular strainer or sieve, pressing hard on the nuts to release all of their flavor.
  • Follow this by two strainings through slightly dampened cheesecloth.
  • For true clarity and professional looking results, pour the strained mixture through a large clean coffee filter placed inside a funnel or clean coffee cone; loosely cover with plastic wrap since the process may take several hours.
  • In a very small saucepan, combine the sugar and water.
  • Bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
  • Let cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • Funnel the strained hazelnut mixture into a clean, sterilized, glass bottle and then funnel in the sugar syrup.
  • Cover tightly; shake to blend.
  • Let mature, at room temperature or slightly cooler, for at least three weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 2.1

LIMONCELLO COOKIES



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These are traditional Limoncello cookies, popular at weddings. Cook time does not include chilling time. A recipe for Limoncello: Recipe #167289

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons limoncello (Italian liqueur)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons limoncello

Steps:

  • For the cookies:
  • Cream butter and confectioner's sugar with hand mixer. Stir in flour, lemon zest, limoncello, and salt until dough forms.
  • Roll into log, about 1 1/2 inches wide and 10 inches long. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for a few hours or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line cookie sheet with greased parchment paper. Take golf-ball-size piece of dough and roll between palms to form a lemon shape. Flatten until dough is 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cookies just begin to brown on bottom. The dough will not expand on cookie sheet.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • For the glaze: Mix sugar and limoncello together in small bowl.
  • When cookies have cooled completely, drizzle glaze over top or spread on lightly with knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 30.4, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 1.1

LIMONCELLO (LEMONCELLO, LIMONCELLA)



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Limoncello, Sicily's signature liqueur, is easy to make at home. Perfect for those hot summer days... a cool explosion of the senses. This is the best Limoncello recipe I have come across, I think the secret that makes this one stand apart is the addition of the zest from one lime. Please use organic lemons and limes for this recipe. If they are not organic soak them in water for 1/2 an hour or so before zesting. Also it has been pointed out that it is best to use under-ripe fruit. Once made... there are so many uses; spiking lemonade, flavoring cocktails and splashing onto ice cream, poundcake or fresh fruit. You can substitute the peel of 15 limes for the lemon peel. Total time: 30 minutes, plus at least 4 weeks infusing time

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 9 1/4 Cups, 74 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 lemons (thick skinned, meyers, Amalfi, Lisbon, Femminello St. Teresa..)
1 lime (thick skinned)
2 (750 ml) bottles 100 proof vodka, divided
2 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Remove yellow part of lemon peel either with micro-plane or sharp peeler. If any pith remains on the back of a strip of peel, scrape it off.
  • Place peels in a large jar with screw-top lid or sealed with clamps and cover with one bottle of vodka.
  • Leave mixture to mellow for 2 weeks in a dark place.
  • After mixture sets, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature (This is very important- if the sugar syrup is still warm the limoncello will result cloudy instead of limpid).
  • Using a coffee filter or fine sieve, strain the vodka from the peels and mix it with the remaining bottle of vodka and the syrup. Put the liqueur in bottles, seal tightly (cork or screw-top lid) and let the components marry, in a dark place, for at least 10 days before using.
  • For drinking straight, store the Limoncello in the freezer.

LIMONCELLO



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I'm going on a Food Network frenzy! This recipe comes from Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello. It looked so refreshing when he made it! He says You can make this with any citrus. The key is using the best and freshest citrus possible. Fruit that has been in storage a long time gives a muddy taste to the drink. Obviously, prep time does not include the 4 weeks standing time!

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Beverages

Time 20m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 meyer lemons, peel only, no pith (or 12 a mixture of lemons and limes, peel only, no pith)
3 sprigs lavender (optional but lovely)
2 liters light rum or 2 liters vodka
6 cups sugar
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Put the lemon peels, lavender, if using, and rum or vodka in a container and let stand for 4 weeks.
  • Strain the mixture into a decanter.
  • Mix the sugar and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Let cool before adding to the rum mixture.
  • Serve in small aperitif glasses.
  • Store in the freezer for up to 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 40, Protein 0.5

PANETTONE CAKE WITH LIMONCELLO



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this was taken from Gennaro Cataldo from Good Food Bites. It is sooooo goood.This is the best way to use up unwanted panettone. It is best if left overnight in the fridge.

Provided by Mortadella1985

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 egg yolks
4 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup limoncello
3 cups milk
1 large panettone, cut into 3 inch pieces
1/4 icing sugar
1 cup mascarpone or 1 cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • you will need a 9inch deep dish cake pan,coated with butter.
  • preheat oven to 180 celcius.
  • 1.whisk together the egg yolks,1/2 cup limoncello,sugar and milk until light and fluffy.
  • 2.place a layer of panettone on the bottom of your cake pan.pour ¼ of the egg yolk mixture over top,add another layers of panettone and another 1/4 of the egg yolk/milk mixture.
  • 3.keep layering until all the panettone and yolk mixture is gone.
  • 4.press done panettone to make sure all is covered with liquid.
  • 5.put in the oven for 30-40 minutes,or until liquid has set.
  • put in fridge overnight,or for at least 5 hours.
  • To serve:.
  • flip cake over onto a platter,sift icing sugar over entire cake.
  • mix 1/4 cup limencello with mascarpone and serve with cake slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 237.3, Sodium 68.3, Carbohydrate 14.7, Sugar 8.5, Protein 6.8

FETTUCCINE LIMONCELLO



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This is a recipe I got from work, from a commercial manufacturer of limoncello (lemons soaked in alcohol). I haven't tried it. There are two recipes for limoncello on Recipezaar.

Provided by Charles Lieberman

Categories     Lemon

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fettuccine
1 ounce butter
4 ounces boiled ham
1 ounce chopped fresh parsley
4 ounces cream
4 ounces limoncello
1 ounce parmesan cheese
salt

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine al dente.
  • In a shallow pan, brwn butter, ham, and parsley, then put in a shallow bowl.
  • Drain fettuccine.
  • Add it to the bowl.
  • Add cream, limoncello, and cheese.
  • Stir well.
  • Add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 109.1, Sodium 411.2, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 17.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right lemons: Meyer lemons are ideal for limoncello because they have a sweeter, less acidic flavor. If you can't find Meyer lemons, you can use regular lemons, but you may need to add more sugar to the recipe.
  • Use a good quality vodka: The quality of the vodka will affect the flavor of the limoncello. Choose a vodka that is smooth and has a neutral flavor.
  • Infuse the vodka for at least 2 weeks: The longer you infuse the vodka, the more flavorful the limoncello will be. If you're short on time, you can infuse the vodka for as little as 3 days, but the flavor will be less intense.
  • Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the limoncello: This will remove any pulp or seeds from the limoncello, resulting in a smooth, clear liqueur.
  • Serve the limoncello chilled: Limoncello is best served chilled. You can store it in the refrigerator or freezer.

Conclusion:

Limoncello is a delicious and versatile liqueur that can be enjoyed on its own, used in cocktails, or added to desserts. It's a great way to use up leftover lemons, and it also makes a great gift. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own limoncello at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!

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