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Citrus Chiffon Pie

Citrus Chiffon Pie prepared dish

This citrus chiffon pie features a light and airy filling made with fresh citrus juices and zest, set atop a buttery graham cracker crust. The combination of tangy flavors and creamy texture makes it a refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 20 min prep and 15 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include fresh lemon juice, fresh lemon zest, fresh orange zest, egg yolks.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 0.25 cups cold water
  • 0.5 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 cups heavy cream (whipped)
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, mixing until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
  4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.
  5. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the granulated sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, and egg yolks until smooth.
  6. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
  7. Add the bloomed gelatin to the saucepan and stir until fully dissolved, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  8. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gently fold in the orange and lemon zests.
  9. Once the citrus mixture has cooled, fold it into the whipped cream until just combined.
  10. Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  11. Slice and serve chilled, garnished with additional whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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