Sweet on Citrus

Oma and I sharing a moment...

I’m not incredibly impressed with the title of this week’s column. It definitely doesn’t resonate exactly what it’s about, nor the complexity of this simple sharing of citrus — read it and tell me what you think.

Now the recipe on the other hand — to die for! Thanks for reading!

My grandma’s face — my Oma — seems ageless and serene. She is beautiful.

It’s senseless to talk — hard of hearing since childhood, her hearing aid has become a relic of the past. My mother quickly found out you can’t have too much in this place, for residents in their old age become a bit like scavengers, taking bit by bit, piece by piece, a person’s stuff — and in a sense, their memories. Read More

Oh, and the recipe!! You can access it online here or below.

Orange Dreamsicle Icebox Pie

Crust

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

1 ½ cup finely crushed graham crackers

1 teaspoon ground ginger

4 tablespoons melted butter

Melt butter, add graham cracker crumbs and ginger. Transfer to a 9” pie dish. Firmly press mixture, making sure to cover sides of dish. Bake about 12 to 15 minutes. Crust should be firm and golden. Let cool completely.

Filling

1 8 oz package of cream cheese (full fat, not reduced or fat-free)

½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Zest of one large orange (be sure not to zest down to the pithy white section – just the orange rind)

1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Add ingredients into mixing bowl and beat on high-speed until smooth and creamy. Pour into cooled graham cracker pie crust. DO NOT add whipped cream topping.  Cover with clear film wrap and place in freezer for at least five hours.

Whipped Cream

1 ¼ cup heavy cream

¼ cup powdered sugar

Combine and beat in mixer on high until stiff peaks form

When ready to serve, remove pie from freezer and let sit for about 3 to 5 minutes (don’t let it sit too long – like a dreamsicle, it will start to melt). Cut and add a dollop of whipped cream to each serving. Garnish with fresh oranges, if desired.

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