And for more lemon desserts, check out these lemon cupcakes and this homemade lemon buttercream frosting!

Why Prickly Pear Lemon Bars

As a pregnant foodie, I often find myself at restaurants with top-tier bartenders and have recently begun to challenge them to make me tasty virgin drinks. Last night at a restaurant, I had a drink with almond syrup, pear nectar, pomegranate, and lemon that was like nothing I had ever tasted before – in a good way. But (more relevant to this post )earlier in the week I visited a different local restaurant that had several virgin drink options on the menu. The bartender, Keith, recommended a drink that featured prickly pear and lemonade. He gave me a shot of the prickly pear juice on its own to entice me. Loved it! I proceeded to order the drink – which rocked my world. I decided right then that prickly pear would be the flavor of the week.