6. Desserts

Limoncello

Limoncello 4 Lemons 8 ounces of 190 proof Everclear Grain Alcohol or 12 ounces of vodka 2 cups of water 1 cup of sugar 1. Zest lemons and place into a glass jar. Pour in Everclear. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for one week. 2. After one week, combine water […]

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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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