Florida Citrus Pie Recipe

Name: Florida Citrus Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 7-ounce jar roasted macadamia nuts; 3/4 cup ground vanilla wafer cookies; 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 9 ounces imported white chocolate (such as Lindt or Callebaut), chopped; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 1 1/4 cups chilled whipping cream; 1 cup chilled whipping cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 7 thin lime slices, cut in half; 8 ounces imported white chocolate (such as Callebaut), shaved into curls (optional)

Servings: persons

1 7-ounce jar roasted macadamia nuts
3/4 cup ground vanilla wafer cookies
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
9 ounces imported white chocolate (such as Lindt or Callebaut), chopped
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 1/4 cups chilled whipping cream
1 cup chilled whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
7 thin lime slices, cut in half
8 ounces imported white chocolate (such as Callebaut), shaved into curls (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Finely chop nuts in processor.
3
Add ground cookies, sugar and butter and blend in using on/off turns until moist crumbs form.
4
Press mixture firmly onto bottom and sides of 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie dish.
5
Bake crust until golden, about 10 minutes.
6
Cool.
7
Boil grapefruit juice and 1/4 cup sugar in heavy medium saucepan over high heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, sprinkle gelatin over lime juice and let stand 10 minutes.
9
Add gelatin mixture, white chocolate and 1/4 cup cream to grapefruit mixture and whisk over low heat until white chocolate and gelatin melt and mixture is smooth.
10
Pour into large bowl.
11
Refrigerate until cool but not set, whisking occasionally and scraping down sides of bowl with rubber spatula, about 2 hours.
12
Beat cream and sugar to stiff peaks.
13
Spoon whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with large star tip.
14
Pipe 15 rosettes of cream around edge of pie.
15
Place 1 lime slice rounded side up between each rosette.
16
Fill center with chocolate curls if desired.
17
(Can be prepared 4 hours ahead.
18
Refrigerate.)

1663

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 7-ounce jar roasted macadamia nuts, 3/4 cup ground vanilla wafer cookies, 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Florida Citrus Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Florida Citrus Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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