Description
Sweet summer Limoncello Fruit Salad celebrates fresh seasonal produce with zesty Italian-inspired flavors. Delightful combinations of ripe fruits and citrusy limoncello create a refreshing dessert you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) strawberries, sliced (1 pint)
- 1 cup (237 ml) raspberries (½ pint)
- 1 cup (237 ml) blueberries (½ pint)
- 1 banana, sliced
- 7 oz (198 g) Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) lemon curd, bottled
- 3 tbsps limoncello liqueur (optional non-alcoholic substitute available)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsps sugar
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
- A few sprigs fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Yogurt Preparation: Whisk plain yogurt, lemon curd, honey, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until silky and uniform, creating a luscious lemon-infused base.
- Fruit Selection and Preparation: Thoroughly rinse strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries, then delicately dry with paper towels to maintain their pristine condition.
- Maceration Process: Combine berries in a ceramic bowl, generously dust with sugar and drizzle limoncello, allowing the fruits to release their natural juices and intensify their sweetness for 4-5 minutes.
- Banana Integration: Moments before serving, gently fold thinly sliced bananas into the macerated berry mixture, preserving the fruit’s delicate structure.
- Plating and Assembly: Distribute the fruit mixture into individual serving vessels, creating an inviting base layer that showcases the vibrant colors and textures.
- Yogurt Topping: Lavishly spoon the prepared lemon-infused yogurt over the fruit, ensuring complete and elegant coverage that complements the berry medley.
- Garnish and Presentation: Adorn each serving with a fresh mint sprig, elevating the visual appeal and introducing a subtle aromatic dimension to the dessert.
- Serving Recommendation: Indulge immediately to capture the peak freshness, preventing banana oxidation and experiencing the harmonious flavor profile at its most exquisite moment.
Notes
- Boost Fruit Flavor: Macerating berries with limoncello and sugar intensifies their natural sweetness and creates a delightful syrupy texture.
- Prevent Banana Browning: Add banana just before serving to maintain its crisp texture and prevent unsightly oxidation.
- Yogurt Mixture Matters: Whisk yogurt, lemon curd, honey, and vanilla thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy base that complements the fruit perfectly.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salad right after preparation to experience the freshest flavors and most vibrant fruit texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg