Description
Calamansi Pie is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. With a crisp graham cracker crust enveloping a creamy calamansi filling, each slice offers an exhilarating taste experience. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy nights, this pie is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more. Easy to make, itβs the perfect treat for novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed calamansi juice (about 6β8 calamansi)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press evenly into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk calamansi juice, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.
- Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream or fresh calamansi slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For a richer flavor, use full-fat sweetened condensed milk. - Experiment with flavor by adding shredded coconut or substituting calamansi with lime or lemon juice. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.