Dragon Fruit Pie Crust
Indulge in a slice of summer with this vibrant Dragon Fruit Pie Crust Recipe. Bursting with the unique flavor and eye-catching pink hue of dragon fruit, this crust transforms any pie into a tropical masterpiece. Perfect for both sweet and savory fillings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress at your next gathering!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe dragon fruit (about 1 cup pureed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4–5 tablespoons iced water
Instructions
- Cut the dragon fruit in half and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mash it until smooth but slightly textured.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut cold butter into the dry mixture until crumbly.
- Add the mashed dragon fruit and iced water; mix gently until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness and transfer to a pie dish. Trim excess edges.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg