Description
The Grapefruit Paloma Pie is a delightful summer dessert inspired by the popular Paloma cocktail. With layers of creamy panna cotta and tangy grapefruit jelly atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, this visually stunning pie is both refreshing and indulgent. Whether for casual picnics or sophisticated dinner parties, it promises to be the star of any gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Panna Cotta Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Grapefruit Jelly Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (strained)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Optional Garnishes:
- Sliced starfruit, grapefruit, or lime
- Meringue cookies
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool completely.
- Make the Panna Cotta Layer:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, milk, sugar, and lime zest over medium heat until the sugar dissolves (do not boil).
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and mix in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until set (about 3 hours).
- Prepare the Grapefruit Jelly Layer:
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- Heat grapefruit juice and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then gently pour it over the panna cotta layer. Refrigerate until fully set (about 2-3 hours).
- Garnish and Serve:
- Decorate with fresh citrus slices, starfruit, or meringue cookies just before serving.
- Category: Desserts