People have strong opinions about lemon desserts. Some people despise them, while others can’t seem to get enough of them. In the case of this recipe, the bright, refreshing citrus flavor doesn’t overpower the other ingredients. In fact, the nuttiness and sweetness from the crust provides a complementary balance that calms the intensity of citrus.

Unlike most desserts that require lots of baking, this recipe demands a lot of your food processor or high speed blender. Winter is actually the best time make a lemon dessert because you get the freshest citrus varieties. If you have them available to you, Meyer lemons are the best ones to get for this dessert. Meyer lemons offer that signature tart citrus flavor that you want from a lemon, but they are slightly sweeter. This makes them excellent for homemade lemonade or desserts like this lemon slices.

Cashews work best for the crust, but macadamia nuts or almonds are acceptable replacements if you have them in your pantry. Both cashews and macadamia nuts blend beautifully with the Medjool dates. Make sure to pit and roughly chop the dates before blending them. This will give your crust a more even consistency.