Limoncello

Decided to make some Lemoncello for Christmas. Recipe as follows :

6 large lemons unwaxed
1 litre vodka
350ml water
450g sugar

Wash the lemons and remove peel with a peeler avoiding removing the white pith as this is bitter

Place zest and vodka in a sealed jar, close and leave to infuse for 2 weeks.

After 2 weeks bring the water and sugar to the boil and reduce to simmer for 5 minutes to make a sugar syrup. Strain the lemon infuses vodka, squeezing all liquid from the zest. Stir in sugar syrup and put into sterilised bottles. Seal well and freeze till required.

Enjoy x

Yoghurt Panna Cotta with Rasberry Coulis

I love this recipe, it can be made in advance and it is the perfect end to any dinner party. I got this recipe from my Catherine's Italian Kitchen cook book. You could also serve it with fresh strawberries if you dont have time to make the coulis. Delish...


This recipe makes 4 good portions but it all depends on what ramekins or serving dishes you use. I usually double the mixture to serve 8.


 

For the panna cotta

• 185 ml cream
• 50 g caster sugar
• 1/2 vanilla pod, split lengthways
• 1 1/2 gelatine, leaves
• 250 g natural yogurt

For the coulis

• 400 g raspberries
• 50 g caster sugar

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Method

1. For the panna cotta: put the cream and sugar in a saucepan over a medium heat. Using the point of a knife, scrape the vanilla seeds into the saucepan before adding the pod. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then bring to scalding point. Remove from the heat and lift out the vanilla pod.

2. Soak the gelatine in a bowl of cold water until soft. Squeeze out the excess water then drop the gelatine into the hot cream and whisk immediately until dissolved. Add the yogurt and mix until smooth.

3. Strain the cream mixture through a fine sieve if necessary and divide between four 125ml serving dishes such as ramekins, cappuccino cups, martini glasses or white wine glasses. Ensure that you leave a little gap at the top of each dish. Cover with cling film and chill for at least three hours, until set.

4. For the coulis: heat the raspberries, sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes then remove from the heat. Lift out some raspberries and set aside to use as decoration.

5. Blend the remaining raspberries until smooth then pour the coulis through a sieve.

6. To serve, drizzle the coulis over the panna cotta and place the reserved raspberries on top.