What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Front-Runner Favs: Icebox Lemon-Lavender Pie! Are you ready for a decadent dessert that is light, luscious, and requires no baking? Take a trip with me down South, where the summers are balmy and the desserts are as cool and refreshing as a glass of southern iced tea. The dessert begins with a foolproof graham cracker crust, store-bought is fine. The filling is a blend of tart lemon and flowery lavender swaddled in a lush sweet creamy texture that literally melts in your mouth. Mix it all together and pop it in the freezer, although it won’t stay there for long.
ICEBOX LEMON-LAVENDER PIE
Ingredients:
1 graham cracker crust
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon lavender extract
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon citrus peel, granulated
1 tablespoon organic lavender buds, dried
Lavender sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
Chill prepared pie crust, stand mixer bowl, and beater beforehand. Mix sweetened condensed milk, lemon extract, and lavender extract on Low setting until blended. Add lemon juice and citrus peel, mixing until filling thickens and is smooth. Fold in lavender buds. Pour into chilled pie crust. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from freezer, cut, and serve. Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs. Store leftovers in the freezer.
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You can’t eat just one bite! πΏπ
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This looks splendid!
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The lavender is just enough to make it a gourmet experience. πΏπ
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I generally don’t go for desserts, but exceptions were made for such as this…
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I agree. Thanks for making it an exception. π
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I love to use lavender in recipes – seems like there is an awful lot in your dessert. Not overpowering? as I know how just a little bit goes a long way π
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I’m glad you mentioned that. I use a homemade version of lavender extract which may be less potent than store-bought. I couldn’t find it, so I made my own. When I shared the dessert with others, one comment suggested it wasn’t intense enough until they tasted a lavender bud. Overall, people raved about the results. πΏπ
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That might make a difference. I made a dessert once where the lavender was too strong (went by the recipe). One needs to be careful when using lavender… π
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I agree. So far I’ve only paired lavender with lemon to balance out flavors. πΏππ
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I was curious since I may try a variation would vanilla or almond taste good instead of lavender? Or how about blueberries? Just thinking I am not crazy about lavender. My youngest daughter once bought me cookies with it in it, pretty and light purple tinted but it felt like I was eating a candle. . . I like the appearance and if I could use just a tiny bit. . . π
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Vanilla would be an excellent substitute, in my opinion. π
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Oh so wonderful, lemon with vanilla just sounds so yummy! I’ll try a bit of color with some kind of creative choice, Gail! xo π
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Let me know how that works out. Blessings! π
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Yummy Gail!! Here is an old post from 2013 on my website – Chocolate Lasagna ( https://kristiann1.com/2013/09/14/chocolate-lasagna/ ) Enjoy!! β€
Love β€ Always and Shalom ( Peace ), YSIC \o/
Kristi Ann
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WOW! Thanks for sharing! π
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Icebox Lemon-Lavender Pie sounds incredible, just have to save this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring! π
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When you’re in the mood for something light at the end of the day, it’s perfect. π
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Omg. It looks so yummy. I think i ll try this. π»
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Please do. It got raves in my neck of the woods! πΏ
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Nothing like a lemon dessert! So refreshing! And I love the idea of lavender with it. I may have to give this a try. Thanks for the recipe!
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Anytime. I invite you to come again. Blessings! π
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