6. Desserts

Limoncello

Limoncello 8 Lemons 750 ml of Everclear Alcohol 3 cups of sugar 3 cups of water   1. Zest lemons and place into large glass bowl. Pour in Everclear. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for one week. 2. After one week, combine water and sugar and boil for 15 minutes […]

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Lemon Tiramisu

Lemon  Tiramisu 4 ounces water ½ cup of sugar 1 ½ ounces of lemon juice 7 large egg yolks 7 tablespoons of sugar 1 lb mascarpone cheese 1 teaspoon of lemon extract 9 ladyfingers (savoiardi cookies), cut into vertical halves Lemon zest for garnish 6 martini glasses or other small glasses   Bring water and

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Icebox Cake

Icebox Cake 7 ounces of Honey Graham Crackers 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix (3.8 oz), prepared according to directions (use whole milk), cover with plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutues. 1 handful of mini marshmallows   Lay ½ of crackers on the bottom of an 8 x 8 pan. Pour ½ the prepared pudding

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Espresso Truffles

Espresso Truffles 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped ½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 ounces of heavy cream 2 ounces strong brewed, espresso coffee 2 tablespoons anisette liqueur 6 ounces of biscotti cookies, crumbled into a fine crumb   Melt chocolate and butter with cream and espresso in a glass

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