Lemon Meringue Pie Milkshakes
I have a super power. I can look at a sad, understocked, and unloved fridge… and find a dessert in it. You have the bottom scrapings of the peanut butter jar, a bit of powdered sugar, and some random chocolate chips? Dessert. You have honey and walnuts? I think there’s something we can do there. You have marshmallows? Um… that’s totally dessert. You’d be surprised of the wonders you can work with strawberry jam. Bacon can be salty dessert. Bake it with brown sugar, you big dummy. Granola? Put that on anything and drizzle it with honey. Barbecue sauce!? Wait… only if you’re desperate. Capers? No… those aren’t ever dessert. Maybe I’ve gone too far.
Here’s a dessert that came from my (slightly) understocked fridge. Ok.. truth be told, I had lemon sorbet in my freezer. Maybe that doesn’t exactly count as understocked… but maybe I’ve just spoiled myself. I mixed tart lemon flavors with creamy milk and crunchy graham crackers. The result is a no muss, no fuss, anytime dessert-y good time.
This is another one of those loose recipe situations. Life doesn’t always require lists. Let’s just go with it.
Grab a blender and a pint of tart lemon sorbet. Blend sorbet with about 2/3 cup of milk. I used a few splashes over 2/3 cup. Once milkshake is blended smooth and thick, add a hearty handful of crumbled graham crackers. Stir with a spoon. Spoon the milkshake into 4 small glasses. Top with whipped cream and more graham cracker crumbled. Eat with a spoon and big ol straw. Enjoy immediately. Recipe makes about 2 1/2 cups of milkshake.
It’s creamy, bright , crunchy, DELICIOUS!
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That is probably the best super power to have. I’m texting my boyfriend right now to pick up some lemon sorbet. I’m not really sure how long I can wait before I try this!
first the lemon meringue cookies, and now this??? I am so pleased that my favorite dessert is so versatile. Totally picking up some lemon sorbet to make this with, even if it means I’ll be eating ramen the rest of the week (curse you, college budget and my desires to make wonderful things!)
That sounds amazing!
I SO wish I had some lemon sorbet in my freezer right now. That sounds delicious!
A perfect way to rock out the end of summer!
Yum! This sounds so good and really simple. I’m going to make myself a milkshake now! I love marshmallows, especially heated in the microwave with peanut butter and chocolate.
Now I’m craving milkshakes at 12:30 am. Not good!
WOW! This so sooo good!
I love lemon, always so refreshing. Sounds delish. I’d love to see a new cupcake recipe on your blog. I made your chocolate buttercream this past weekend. It was to die for.
That looks like heaven in a cup. Your super power is awesome!
I am the queen of inventing desserts, too. It’s really all I make anymore that gets mentioned on my blog b/c it’s just so much more exciting to blog about white chocolate chips than white potatoes.
If I have a can of sweetened condensed milk, marshmallows, choc chips…oh, the possibilities are just…endless for me!
I love that you doctored up lemon sorbet.
And that 1st image..spectacular shot!
This is just killing me right now! I’m sitting in my classroom in Tokyo where it is hot and humid, I’m 6 months pregnant and now totally craving one of these. Yum!
Joy! You are after my heart I tell you. It’s about 5pm here and that milkshake look like it should be my dinner tonight.
i like your style!
You truly do have superpowers. The best part of this recipe? You can have lemon meringue pie in 5 minutes flat. Oh deary me.
LOL @ capers for dessert? Can’t wait to try this Joy. I love having you for inspiration!
These sound amazing and so refreshing. I’m also envisioning a kind of key lime pie milkshake with lime sorbet instead….yum. Inspirational as per always Joy, thanks!
Hi Jo! This looks lovely! I made lemon meringue pie a few weeks ago but the filling didn’t firm up like it was supposed to. I was thinking of making it again- but then I saw this. And a light bulb popped up over my head… haha. Thanks for the recipe ;)
forget the pie… go milkshake!
WHAT???!!! In a MILKSHAKE??!!
OMG, I think I’ve died and gone to heaven, Joy!!!
I have a lot of things in my freezer right now, but no lemon sorbet. Dang it all.
Holy. Bananas. I bet it isn’t even that fattening because it is mostly lemon sorbet, AND it has a serving of fruit (sorbet counts right?).
If only I lived in a country where it was warm enough to even consider making this.
Lovely!
Jess
xx
Best superpower ever!!
Oh my gosh! I want that superpower.
Joy, I love your site! Oh and in Italy this drink really exists except in addition to milk they add Prosecco and it’s called Sgroppino. It’s delish!
GET. OUT!
I love lemon meringue anything and the idea of it in a milkshake? Perfect!
That sounds yummy! But… where’s the meringue…??
Joy! Is it weird that I’m not the biggest fan of lemon meringue pie, but Im dying to make THIS?!
Mmmm this sounds lovely. I like lemon anything, but have never had a lemon milkshake! Silly me.
Genius! I should totally try to create something cool like this with my leftover ingredients. I’m always scared I will get something inedible…
What a fantastic way to improvise and make dessert!
I beg to disagree. Lists are always necessary. Not to be followed to the letter – where’s the fun in that? – but covered in ticks and crosses and exclamation marks. And things already done, for added satisfaction!
Your milkshake looks very dangerous… xx
Oh I wish I had your talent of whipping up deliciousness from the dregs in the fridge. I’m the opposite— I got out and come back with an $$$ bag of supplies for every passing whim.
This milkshake is something I would never have thought of, but my family would love. Great end of summer idea.
looks so yummy!!!!!!
I never thought of lemon in a milkshake – and I love the addition of graham cracker crumbs. Also, I’m going to find a way to use capers in a dessert.
that would be great during those hot summer days! hmmmm
I’ve never heard of making a milkshake with sorbet. Awesome idea, and then if you are feeling guilty (but who would, right?) you can just call it a fruit smoothie!
totally between smoothie and milkshake!
I’ve decided I want to be you. Seriously.
i’m crazy…. just fyi.
…Oh Joy, will you marry me? Seriously? ;o)
…This is just the cat’s meow! I have to go to the market later so lemon sorbet is on my list! Thank you for the inspiration!
…Enjoy your holiday!
…Blessings :o)
aahhh this looks so amazing! I love lemon meringue pie, so to drink it in a smoothie would be awesome!
Is it common for people to consume milkshakes with spoons? I have always thought of it as something you drink. Unless, of course, you prefer milkshakes on the very, very thick side, in which case, a spoon would be quite handy. Anyhow, I was just curious.
I’m so glad you’re putting your super power to good use by sharing these awesome recipes accompanied by tantalizing photos.
Lemon and graham crackers? I will be trying this….soon. It’s perfect for Labor Day!
I think I need to go get some lemon sorbet. That looks heavenly!
Oooh, I love the idea of a Lemon Meringue Milkshake! Thanks for sharing, Joy! :)
Yum! I think my husband has that skill too, I’m always trying to talk him out of making dessert!
Your superpower sure beats being able to shoot laser beams out of your eyes. Unless you have a sudden need to fry an egg on the sidewalk during the dead of winter, of course. :D This sounds soooo good. I love anything lemon. I’m trying this as soon as I can get my hands on some sorbet.
When it comes to milkshakes, I usually stick strictly to chocolate and relegate everything else to the lower level of “smoothies.” But this … this I might have to allow into the upper eschelon. :) It looks AMAZING. Maybe if I make this, I can convince myself that summer isn’t quite over yet.
You should totally write a serie of posts about an understocked fridge. I still live with my parents, and it happens too often not to find even milk: I’m craving for recipes for understocked fridges…
Wonderful dessert, fresh and very yumm
xo
You are a genius. Period.
Seriously genius. My mom loves lemon meringue pie. I think I’ll surprise her with this shake. She’ll think you’re a genius too.
I love lemon and the milkshakes look fantastic! Yum. This is a very valuable super power you’ve got.
Joy–everyday you cease to amaze me. Dang. freaking. Gina. Joy.
I’m going to the store right now. I’m not even joking. Thanks for being amazing <3