Pioneer Woman Lemon Pie

Oh, honey, let me tell you about these lemon sweets that are simply divine. I found two recipes that are absolutely scrumptious! The first one, Lemon Icebox Pie, is from The Pioneer Woman. Now, normally I don't take my cooking advice from white folks, but Ree Drummond knows her stuff when it comes to grub, so I had to give this recipe a try.

Lemon Icebox Pie

Now, I know what you're thinking - "What's an icebox pie?" Well, it's a type of pie that doesn't require any baking! That's right, honey - no need to heat up your house on a hot summer day. Plus, this pie is so creamy and refreshing that it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Here's what you'll need:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish and bake for 10 minutes.

In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

Once the pie is chilled, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie and serve!

Lemon Bars

Now, if you're more of a cookie person than a pie person, then Lemon Bars may be more your style. This recipe is from Betty Crocker, but don't let that fool you - black folks can make a mean lemon bar too!

Here's what you'll need:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together the 1 cup of flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan and bake for 20 minutes.

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and baking powder. Stir in the lemon juice and zest. Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for another 25 minutes.

Let the bars cool in the pan before cutting them into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

So, there you have it - two delicious lemon desserts that are sure to please. Whether you're a pie person or a cookie person, there's something here for everyone. And remember, just because the recipes come from white folks doesn't mean we can't put our own spin on them. Happy cooking, y'all!

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