I'm feeling sort of deprived...I just realized that summer is nearly gone and I haven't made any ice cream...Now I'm not saying I haven't eaten any ice cream...I have eaten more than my fair share!!!...I just have not made any...Yet! I've still got a few days of summer left.
But I ain't making ice cream today...just enhancing store bought ice cream...
Actually this is the easiest dessert I have made in a long time...and it's one of my favorites...not too tart and not too sweet...how all lemon desserts should taste.
Pink Lemonade Ice Cream Squares
1 & 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
10 tbs butter (1 & 1/4 sticks), melted
12 oz can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
a half gallon vanilla ice cream
Line a 13x9 baking pan with foil, so that the edges hang over the side of pan. In a small bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Spread and press the graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of the pan evenly. Place the pan in the freezer, to let the crust set up. Meanwhile let the ice cream stand at room temperature until slightly softened, about 10 to 20 minutes. In a large bowl add the ice cream and pink lemonade concentrate and mix with a wooden spoon until combined. Remove the crust from the freezer. Spoon in the ice cream and spread smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight, or until firm. This can be made up to 2 weeks ahead, stored covered in the freezer. When ready to serve let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Then lift out of the pan, holding the foil. Cut into squares and serve.
Oh, boy, Bo! This is a winner! I can't resist a graham cracker crust...and the creamy lemon filling sounds perfect! Fun to see you make a dessert :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fantastic about now. I love lemony desserts in summer...What am I saying, I love desserts of any kind in any kind of weather:)
ReplyDeleteOk, that is just a thing of beauty.
ReplyDeleteYeah I'm gonna have to make this soon. Lemony ice cream in a graham cracker crust? Heaven! I'm in heaven :)
ReplyDeleteOn my list to do this weekend! Maybe Friday night...
ReplyDeleteIt's summer all year long here and this just sounds good.
ReplyDeleteHere, we like to put ice cream sandwiched in buns :)
OMG< Im putting on my swim trunks, making these and heading for the pool to lounge and eat these treats...awesome
ReplyDeleteI'd be more than happy to take any and all leftovers off your hands! These looks amazing and I'm sure they taste even better! :)
ReplyDeleteNice! Now this is the perfect lemon dessert. Love the sweet/tartness if them, and the graham cracker crust looks so good...I have to try it. Does it last in your freezer for two weeks? :)
ReplyDeleteLyndsey,
ReplyDeleteThere is no way it could last that long around me!
Whoa, simple yet sinful. This should be bookmarked for winter. Yup ice cream in winter also right?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing..
What a fabulous idea! These look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea, Bo! Can't wait to try this!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fantastic Bo! Lemonade is the perfect way to handle the last of this desert heat out here in AZ.
ReplyDeletethese look awesome!
ReplyDeleteQuick, simple, and tasty - my kind of dessert!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea...I will be trying these.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at lemon. This sounds perfect for summer parties.
ReplyDeleteSimple as can be! But definitely something I could find myself indulging in even in the fall and winter months =)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I haven't made ice cream either. The closest I came was making a Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie with Breyers and lemon curd. This sounds so simple and refreshing!
ReplyDeleteI am so going to steal this recipe, lol! I love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Bo! This is terrific! A perfect, EASY dessert for the Labor Day Weekend! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteHmm, look so tempting and cool. I can make this anytime as weather here is hot everyday, ^^
ReplyDeleteBo, amazing combo of flavors and the photos are truly tempting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog!
ReplyDeleteI love your recipes and presentation of dishes.
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Okay, it's clear to me that I need to be visiting you more. First of all, your pork tacos look amazing. Secondly, I have Trisha's book and I really do like it. I've made that pizza before and my family loves it! Lastly, you're really speaking my language with the pink lemonade squares. Anything citrusy, cool, and creamy wins my heart every time!
ReplyDeleteOh wow can I come and help you eat that :-) Diane
ReplyDeleteOMG, this is like my pink lemonade pie (sort of), but in a square form. If it's anything like the pie, it's a winner. I've made a few desserts this summer that used lemonade concentrate. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love cheating. Love my vanilla ice cream (so people say I'm boring) and really love my lemon Italian ice - nothing wards off humidity better and then you combined them... to make me a very happy (if chubby) person.
ReplyDeleteA really quick and delicious dessert!
ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect end of summer treat, Bo!! A wonderful concoction of flavors!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed and safe weekend~
That's brilliant! Yep, summer is about over but it stays so hot in Florida most of the time I am still enjoying summer type desserts and meals long into September. Nice presentation.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an awesome idea. I made something in pink lemonade last week too. Must be something in the air!
ReplyDeleteI am not a big ice cream fan but the addition of the pink lemonade may have won me over. This looks and sounds great.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe summer is about to end. This year has gone by so fast. Love your ice cream.
ReplyDeleteDeeelish!
ReplyDeleteIt looks hot where you are- look at the ice cream starting to melt away!! :) These ice cream squares look incredibly delicious, especially for a hot summers day! I love how you use lemonade concentrate to spice up vanilla ice cream!!
ReplyDeleteWow...what a fantastic idea, Bo! Love the crust too! :)
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