Jul 14 2026

Limonata Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Lemon coconut shortbread, lemon cream cheesecake, limoncello panna cotta, toasted coconut meringue

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Ingredients

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Shortbread Crust

Lemon Cream Cheesecake

Limoncello Panna Cotta

Toasted Coconut Meringue

Method

Shortbread Crust

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crust

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add the lemon zest and salt. Gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms. Press the dough into the bottom of a greased 9-inch tart pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.

Lemon Cream Cheesecake

  1. 2

    Make the Cheesecake Filling

    In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour the mixture over the baked shortbread crust and bake for another 25-30 minutes until set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate until chilled.

Limoncello Panna Cotta

  1. 3

    Prepare the Panna Cotta

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and granulated sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle gelatin over the mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir in the limoncello and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into serving cups and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Toasted Coconut Meringue

  1. 4

    Make the Meringue

    In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in toasted coconut flakes. Pipe or spoon the meringue over the cheesecake and torch lightly if desired for color.

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