If ever there was a time to do a story about turning lemons into lemonade, it would be now. But we’re craving more than a beverage so, instead, we’re saluting tart citrus as our favorite dessert ingredient that isn’t chocolate.

Spring holidays and reasons to gather abound: Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, graduations, the fact that we have fast internet access. For celebrations big and small, we like to offer lemon bars, with their creamy filling, shortbread crust and beautiful color. Set out a platter of these and watch them disappear. Enjoy them with coffee or maybe a glass of a late-harvest riesling.

Another favorite is a lemon icebox pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream. The citrus shines in the cool and creamy filling, and it’s the perfect answer to what to have for dessert on a hot day. if you’re looking to punch up the presentation, dress it up with lemon slices, sprigs of mint or a handful of blueberries.

For one-stop shopping, we hit up Texas Harvest Pie Company. This family-owned bakery shares our love of lemon, with everything from lemon chess and lemon icebox pies to one with mile-high meringue. Cookies include lemon meltaways and, of course, the lemon bars. You’ll find them at 138 Olive St., Keller, 817-798-9474. Check out the menu at texasharvestpie.wixsite.com/pies.