On my first trip to Italy, I’d finish the day with a cone of straciatella gelato while the adults would sip on ice-cold Limoncello. And that memory inspired this limoncello creamsicle popsicle recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Though I didn’t ever try more than an eyedropper full of the lemon-y after-dinner drink, the intensely sweet, floral citrus flavor stayed with me.
When I got old enough, I found I favored the more subtle crema di Limoncello (yup, that’d be cream mixed with limoncello). I decided to combine two cultures of summer refreshment and marry the age-old American ice cream truck creamsicle with a good dose of Limoncello for these very adult Limoncello Creamsicle Popsicles.
Recipe Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make this limoncello creamsicle recipe:
- Heavy Cream
- Granulated Sugar
- Sea Salt
- Limoncello
- Lemons
How To Make This Recipe
Here is an overview of how to make this limoncello creamsicle recipe:
- Simmer The Popsicle Base: Whisk the heavy cream, sugar, and salt together and simmer until the sugar is dissolved.
- Let Cool: Remove from heat, add in the lemon zest, and let cool a bit.
- Freeze The Popsicles: Sir in the limoncello and lemon juice, place in the popsicle forms, and let freeze completely.
Other Italian Desserts
We have all sorts of Italian recipes on the site but here are a few other desserts inspired by Italy that we love:
- Broiled Stone Fruit With Rosemary Honey, Whipped Mascarpone, and Amaretti Recipe
- Avocado Coconut Strawberry Semifreddo Recipe
- Orange Espresso Granita Recipe
Okay, now it’s time to stock up your pantry with all the Italian essential ingredients, then try your hand at baking this, and then share your creation with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social!
Limoncello Creamsicle Popsicle Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unrefined cane sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup good-quality Limoncello
- 1 1/2 tablespoons loosely packed lemon zest from about 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 2 lemons
Instructions
- Make The Popsicle Base: Whisk together heavy cream, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add the lemon zest, and let cool slightly about 10 minutes.
- Freeze The Popsicles: Stir in limoncello and lemon juice and pour into popsicle molds. Freeze until thoroughly set, about 10 to 24 hours.
