Trail Blog

August 11, 2010

Cool Off With an Icebox Pie

Ice cream may be summer’s star dessert, but don’t overlook the icebox pie—one sweet way to cool off on a hot day. You’ll find the refreshing treats on menus across the state. In New Orleans, Clancy’s (504.895.1111) serves up a lemon icebox pie that is among pastry chef and author David Guas’ favorite desserts (he mentions it in his new book DamGoodSweet, where he includes his own recipe). In Lecompte—the Pie Capitol of Louisiana—Lea’s Lunchroom is the place to go for coconut, lemon, chocolate, banana, and more. In Shreveport, locals head to Strawn’s for a yummy whipped-cream-topped slice of strawberry, chocolate, or coconut.

Creola Café, in Grand Coteau, serves up a chocolaty, creamy Yum Yum pie, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t suggest ordering their signature Creola Italian cream cake. This chilled dessert is made with light-as-air cake, filled with mascarpone (Italian cream cheese), dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate. You can also make your own creamy dessert with our banana caramel pie recipe, courtesy of the Delta Delights Trail. Find it at www.louisianaculinarytrails.com/recipes.