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Grapefruit Custard Pie Recipe (Tart and Tangy Temptation)

Zesty Grapefruit Custard Pie Recipe

Treat your taste buds to a slice of bliss with our Grapefruit Campari Pie. A golden crust cradles a creamy custard infused with grapefruit and Campari, topped with a vibrant berry syrup. Delightful!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Calories: 464kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 10

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pie Dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 store brought pie shell 9�
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 �large egg yolk
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 cup grapefruit juice strained
  • 3 tbsp Campari Liquor
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tsp grated grapefruit zest
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Campari
  • 1/4 cup �water
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup grapefruit segments

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400�F (200�C) and blind-bake the pie shell for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Then add eggs, melted butter, grapefruit juice, Campari, and heavy whipping cream.
  • Strain the mixture into a bowl and whisk in grapefruit zest.
  • Pour the custard into the pie shell on a rimmed baking sheet, then transfer to the lower rack of the oven.
  • Reduce temperature to 325�F (160�C) and bake for 35-40 minutes until slightly puffed and center is set.
  • In a pot, combine sugar, Campari, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 minutes. Cool and add blackberries and grapefruit segments.
  • Serve pie slices topped with Campari syrup and whipped cream.

Notes

  • Create your own whipped topping. First, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Then, add the confectioners� sugar and beat until medium peaks form. Next, top the pie with the whipped cream and garnish with grapefruit slices.
  • For a peachy pink hue resembling grapefruit, Add a drop or two of pink food coloring.

Nutrition

Serving: 10g | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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