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https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/lemon-icebox-pie/   Lemon Icebox Pie Course:  Dessert Cuisine:  American Servings 8 servings Prep time 10 minutes Chill time 4 hours  Lemon icebox pie is like gliding your fork into a creamy ray of sunshine. It’s tart and sweet with a perfectly crumbly graham cracker crust.  Ingredients 1   (8 oz) block   cream cheese, softened 1   (14 oz) can   sweetened condensed milk 1⁄2   cup   freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons) Zest of 2 lemons 1   (9 inch)   prepared graham cracker crust whipped cream or whipped topping for garnish, optional Instructions In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and beat again until lump-free. Add the sweetened condensed milk and blend until smooth. Then, add the lemon juice and zest and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour the filling into the graham cracker crust, smooth the top wi...

  Eggnog Pie This vintage recipe appeared on the internet, and you know I had to swipe it! Please read through all my notes and the entire recipe before beginning. I won't tell if you use a store-bought pre-made pie crust. I soften the unflavored gelatin in a small custard cup just before I start whipping the egg whites because it only takes about 5 minutes or so to "bloom." This filling is a cooked custard eggnog, and well worth the extra time and trouble. If you're a bit nervous, have a practice run and serve the custard (or a whole pie) to a  friend. I have no trouble finding a guinea pig who will let me do a trial run with them.  Notes: 1. Separate the eggs at the very beginning. You can store the whites in a jar in the refrigerator until you need them. Beat the egg yolks to that lemony/foamy stage and set aside. When you add the hot cream mixture to the beaten egg yolks, do so slowly and patiently. Work in a little cream mix at a time. The idea is to heat ...

  Grim Galette with Reduction Image Can you believe the skulls are pears? This recipe is so insanely good, I lifted it from Ghoul at Heart's website without a second thought. However, I want to give her full credit for the recipe, and I urge you to check out the site. Genius! The link is below, in Sources.  Equipment 1 pastry blender 1 apple corer 1 mini heart cookie cutter Ingredients Chocolate Galette dough 2   cups   all-purpose flour ¼   cup   cocoa powder 2   tbsp.   sugar 1   tsp.   salt 3   tbsp.   packed brown sugar ¾   cup   butter, cold and cut into ¼-inch slices 6-8   tbsp.   ice water Macerated Pears 3-4   pears, cored, peeled and halved 2   cups   Chambord Black Raspberry liqueur 1   cup   dry red wine (for color) Raspberry Jam filling 2½   cups   raspberries 1   cup   sugar ¼   cup   water 1   tbsp.   corn starch sliced...

Impossible Pumpkin Pie I love pumpkin pie! Unfortunately, pie crusts and I are not on the best of terms. Without Dave to make the pie crusts, I rely on recipes that either make their own pie crusts or have no crust to speak of.  Notes:  The garnishes at the bottom of the recipe are just the starting point. Everyone loves their pumpkin pie and/or cheesecake served a different way. I'm a fan of a little Cool Whip, and that's it. A friend of mine prefers a drizzle of caramel sauce and a sprinkling of nuts. For others, ice cream "cuts the sweet."  Sources: http://bettycrocker.com where you will find so many recipes, it's easy to get lost in them all.  ************************ Disclaimer: I am not a chef, nor a licensed food service professional of any kind. I'm a grandmother who loves to cook and loves efficient cooking. Anything I post has been checked out by me, but in no way do I guarantee that my suggestions will work for you. YMMV (Your mileage may va...

Double Layer Pumpkin Pie What do you say to Pumpkin Pie? (Come here you round plate of deliciousness…) Here in the Deep South, sometimes a cool alternative to hot pie might be needed. This is a lovely alternative when temperatures soar. Who says you have to wait until fall for all that delicious nutrition in pumpkin? Lee Plumb, NCICS