Description
Calamansi Pie is a vibrant dessert that marries the tangy zest of calamansi with a creamy filling, all enveloped in a buttery crust. This delightful treat offers a refreshing twist on traditional pies, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or special occasions. With its perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, each bite is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed calamansi juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water to form dough.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick and transfer it into a 9-inch pie pan, pressing gently.
- Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk eggs and sugar together in another bowl; stir in calamansi juice and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in shredded coconut or using a chocolate graham cracker crust. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.