Grapefruit Lime Pie

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 8 to 10 servings
  • Total: 2 hr 45 min (or more if chilling)
  • Active: 20 min
This is the same principle as a Key Lime Pie, but the grapefruit is a little less tart and a little more floral and fruity. You can top this pie with the classic whipped cream or something juicier like grapefruit segments or a thin layer of orange marmalade for a more jammy flavor. You can use a store-bought graham cracker crust to save some time. You can even substitute fresh orange juice for the grapefruit to make this pie reminiscent of an ice-cream truck “Creamsicle.” I am partial to grapefruit though, especially the pink ones you see at the store. I often make this, let it cool without refrigerating and serve “fresh” — it’s just as good made the day before, chilled and served the next day.
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Ingredients

Crust:

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for greasing

1 1/2 cups finely ground graham crackers (about 12 graham crackers) (see Cook's Note)

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Pinch kosher salt

Filling:

2 cups sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice

2 tablespoons fresh lime zest

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

To Serve:

Fresh grapefruit segments from 1 pink grapefruit

3 cups unsweetened whipped cream, optional

Directions

  1. Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish with some melted butter and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, a pinch of salt and the rest of the melted butter. The texture should resemble wet sand. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to press the crust into an even layer on the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish. Place the dish on a sheet pan and bake until the crust firms and browns lightly, 10 to12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  3. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the condensed milk, sour cream, grapefruit juice, lime zest and lime juice.
  4. Bake the pie: Pour the filling into the crust and jiggle the dish to smooth evenly. Place onto a sheet pan and bake in the center of the oven until firm, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Chill in the fridge.
  5. To serve: Cut the pie into wedges and serve with grapefruit segments and whipped cream if desired.

Cook’s Note

To make graham cracker crumbs, break the crackers into smaller pieces and place into a food processor. Pulse and then process into crumbs. Alternatively, put the crackers into a resealable plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush into crumbs.

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amydeem

Key lime pie is my favorite but this pie is a super close second. The filling was creamy and smooth. The crust perfectly complements the taste! Served it for Christmas Eve dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the taste and texture. Folks were surprised how easy it was to make. Highly recommend making this pie. I will be making frequently for all sorts of events.

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