How Do I Keep My Graham Cracker Crust From Getting Soggy?

The best way to keep your crust from getting soggy is to blind bake it before filling it. Baking allows for the butter and sugar to bind together and will help prevent sogginess. Bake at 375 F for 5 minutes. Allow the crust to cool completely before filling it.

How Do You Know When Custard Pies Are Done Baking In The Oven?

The middle of the pie should have a slight jiggle to it, but not too much. It will firm up as it cools down.

Can I Use A Baked Pie Crust For This Recipe?

I haven't tried it, but I would instead recommend a graham cracker crust for the texture and additional sweetness.

What Is The Best Way To Serve Pie Without The Pieces Breaking Apart?

The key to serving a slice of pie is to cut a piece and then wipe the serving knife clean between each slice.

Grapefruit Pie Recipe - Sweet, tart, creamy- a must make!

Description

Sweet, tart, creamy, this Grapefruit Pie recipe is similar to a key lime pie in texture but has the subtle flavor of grapefruit and pretty pale peach color.

Ingredients

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1 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
1 cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
1/2 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons for the whipped cream
4 egg yolks
1 Graham Cracker Crust
1 cup heavy whipping cream

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Instructions

Pie:

Preheat oven to 325ﾟ
Juice 2 large grapefruits, (you want one cup of juice)
Beat the egg yolks till light and fluffy.
Add the sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 cup sugar to the eggs. Using a whisk. whisk till incorporated.
Add strained grapefruit juice to the egg/sugar mixture. whisk everything together.
Pour the grapefruit pie mixture into the pie crust.
Place the pie on a baking sheet into the oven and bake for about 25 minutes. Bake until the filling is almost set; it should wobble a bit.
Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then place the pie in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly, about 3 hours or overnight.
Store the pie in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Slice the pie into wedges, wiping your knife clean between slices.
Serve chilled

Optional topping:

Beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Add the sugar and beat until medium peaks form.
Top the pie with whipped cream. Decorate with the grapefruit slices.

Notes

Make-Ahead Instructions: You can make the crust a day ahead of time, but the filling should be added on the day of serving, otherwise the crust will get soggy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 403
Fat: 13
Carbohydrates: 66
Fiber: 1
Protein: 8

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