Dragon Fruit Pie Crust Recipe: The Best Colorful Twist for Pies
This Dragon Fruit Pie Crust Recipe adds a vibrant and fruity twist to your pies, making them not only delicious but visually stunning.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 pie crust 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 large dragon fruit
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Cut the dragon fruit in half, scoop out the flesh, and blend it until smooth. Fold the puree into the crust mixture.
- Press the mixture into a greased pie pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
- Let it cool before filling with your favorite pie filling.
Notes
- Use ripe dragon fruit for the best flavor.
- This crust can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dragon fruit, pie crust, colorful pies, dessert recipes