No-Bake Grapefruit Pie with Buttercream Frosting
8 servings
180 minutes
No-bake grapefruit pie with creamy filling is a refined blend of citrus freshness and creaminess. This dessert draws inspiration from Italian cuisine, where simplicity and vibrant flavors are cherished. The crunchy nut cookie base adds texture, while the creamy citrus filling provides a refreshing taste. Grapefruit adds a light tartness that harmonizes with the sweetness of sugar and the fluffiness of whipped cream. Lemon notes in the cream enhance the aroma, and garnishing with citrus slices adds elegance. This pie is an ideal choice for a summer dessert or as a finale to a festive dinner.
1
Crush the cookies and mix with butter. Place the mixture in a springform pan and sprinkle with nuts. Put the base in the refrigerator.
- Butter cookies: 200 g
- Butter: 75 g
- Nuts: 25 g
2
Dissolve gelatin in 100 ml of water and mix with grapefruit juice and 125 grams of sugar. Add sour cream, lemon juice, and half of the grated zest. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Gelatin: 15 g
- Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice: 200 ml
- Sugar: 150 g
- Sour cream: 450 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
3
Whip the cream, mix it with the cream, and spread it on the cake. Place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Cream: 300 ml
4
Garnish the dessert with grapefruit slices and lemon wedges.
- Grapefruits: 1 piece
- Lemon: 1 piece