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A colorful Dragon Fruit Pie Crust ready for filling and serving.

Dragon Fruit Pie Crust

A visually stunning and subtly sweet pie crust made with dragon fruit, perfect for cream or custard fillings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Baking, Dessert
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings 1 crust
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed For a dairy-free option, use cold dairy-free vegan butter.
  • 3 tablespoons ice water (plus extra if needed)
  • 1/3 cup pureed dragon fruit (about 1 small fruit, seeds optional)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dragon Fruit Puree

  • Scoop the flesh from a ripe dragon fruit and blend until smooth. Strain if you prefer fewer seeds. Measure 1/3 cup and chill briefly.

Make the Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
  • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips until pea-sized crumbs form.
  • Stir in the chilled dragon fruit puree and apple cider vinegar. Add the ice water a tablespoon at a time until the dough just comes together. Don’t overwork it.

Chill and Roll

  • Gather the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges. Trim excess dough.

Blind-Bake or Fill

  • For pre-baked crusts: Line with parchment, fill with pie weights, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes. Remove weights and bake 5–7 more minutes until set and slightly golden.
  • For no-bake fillings like a cream pie, bake only until the crust is just set, or chill and fill without baking if your filling requires it.

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for a flakier crust. Don't overwork the dough. Use a thin layer of egg wash or milk wash for a golden finish. If the dough cracks while rolling, press edges together and chill briefly. Store unbaked dough tightly wrapped in the refrigerator up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Keyword Baking, Dragon Fruit Pie Crust, Fruit Pie Crust, Gluten-Free Crust, Vegan Pie Crust
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