Description
Indulge in this bright and buttery Limoncello sauce, a perfect drizzle for desserts or seafood. Made with tangy lemon liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and creamy butter, this sauce balances sweet and citrus notes for a luxurious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons Limoncello (or substitute with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ stick (4 tablespoons) salted butter, cut into ½‑inch cubes
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Garnish: finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the Limoncello (or lemon juice) and fresh lemon juice.
- Add the butter cubes and stir until melted and incorporated.
- Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3‑4 minutes.
- Season with a pinch of salt and garlic powder, tasting and adjusting as needed.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a minute; drizzle over desserts, pancakes, or seafood, then garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Tip: For a non‑alcoholic version, omit Limoncello and increase lemon juice to 4 tablespoons. This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before use. Pair with vanilla ice cream for a quick treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1.2
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.2
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: lemon, sauce, glaze, Italian, dessert