Looking for a refreshing dessert that’s easy to make and tastes amazing? Look no further than this easy no bake calamansi pie! This pie is perfect for summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven, or for any occasion when you need a sweet and sour treat.
Calamansi is a small citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia, especially the Philippines, where it is widely used in both savory and sweet dishes. It has a sweet and sour flavor that is similar to a cross between a lime and a mandarin orange.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 13 graham crackers)
- 1/4 heaping cup sugar
- 7 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed calamansi juice
- 1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese at room temperature
- calamansi zest
TO MAKE THIS EASY NO BAKE CALAMANSI PIE:
1. If you are starting with graham cracker sheets, pulverize them first in a food processor.
2. In a small bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the crumbs are moistened. This is your crust.
3. Pour mixture into a pie plate and use fingers or side of measuring cup to firmly pack crumbs onto the bottom and up sides of the pie plate. You’ll want to be firm enough that the crumbs stick to the pie plate, but not so firm that you’ll have a hard time cutting through the crust.
4. Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
5. Place cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk into bowl of a stand mixer.
6. Starting on low speed and working up to medium speed, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese until well combined.
7. Add calamansi juice. Starting on low speed and working up to medium high speed, whip mixture until thickened and well combined. This is your filling.
8. Pour the filling over the crust and spread it evenly. Refrigerate overnight to firm up. You’ll be tempted to try to cut it before then, but this filling is very soft and really does need the time to firm up enough to slice through.
9. Before serving, garnish with calamansi zest and graham crumbs if desired. Squeeze some fresh calamansi juice over the top of your pie if you like an extra punch of tartness!
Enjoy your delicious easy no bake calamansi pie with graham cracker crust and try not to eat the whole thing by yourself. I know it’s tempting, but trust me, it’s better to share. Then again, I won’t judge if you do, so do whatcha gotta do friend!
Easy NO BAKE Calamansi Pie!
Equipment
- Stand Mixer You can also use a handheld mixer as an alternative.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cup Graham Cracker Crumbs (about 13 graham crackers)
- 1/4 Heaping Cup Granulated Sugar
- 7 Tbsp. Butter melted
- 1 14 oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Squeezed Calamansi Juice
- 1 8 oz. Block Cream Cheese Philidelphia Brand works best
- Calamansi Zest
Instructions
- If you are starting with graham cracker sheets, pulverize them first in a food processor. Skip and go to the next step if starting with crumbs.
- In a small bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the crumbs are moistened.
- Pour mixture into a pie plate and use fingers or side of measuring cup to firmly pack crumbs onto the bottom and up sides of the pie plate. You'll want to be firm enough that the crumbs stick to the pie plate, but not so firm that you'll have a hard time cutting through the crust.
- Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Place cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk into bowl of a stand mixer.
- Starting on low speed and working up to medium speed, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese until well combined.
- Add calamansi juice. Starting on low speed and working up to medium-high speed, whip the mixture until thickened and well combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread it evenly. Refrigerate overnight to firm up. You'll be tempted to try to cut it before then, but this filling is very soft and really does need the time to firm up enough to slice through.
- Before serving, garnish with calamansi zest and graham crumbs if desired. Squeeze some fresh calamansi juice over the top of your pie if you like an extra punch of tartness!
FAQ:
There are several options for finding calamansi, depending on your location and preference. Here are some of them:
Local nurseries and garden centers: If you want to grow your own calamansi tree, you can check your local nurseries and garden centers for availability. Make sure to ask for advice on how to care for your calamansi tree, as it may have specific needs depending on your climate.
Online marketplaces: You can also find frozen or liquid calamansi concentrate and even powdered calamansi year-round from sites like Ebay and Amazon. However, fresh is best.
Farmers’ and Asian markets: If you are lucky enough to live near a farmers’ or Asian market that sells calamansi, you can buy fresh calamansi fruits from local growers. They may also have calamansi products like jams, preserves, or juices. Farmers’ markets are a great way to support local agriculture and get the freshest produce possible.
Big-box retailers: Some big-box retailers like Walmart or Costco may carry calamansi products like juice or puree in their international food sections. You can check their websites or call their stores to see if they have calamansi in stock.
Direct from growers: If you know someone who grows calamansi in their backyard or farm, you can ask them if they are willing to sell or give you some calamansi fruits or seeds. This is probably the best way to get the freshest and most organic calamansi possible.
Calamansi is also known as the Philippine lime or Calamondin. This small citrus fruit’s flavor is similar to a combination of key lime and mandarin orange.
You can substitute almost any citrus for calamansi; however, there is not an exact match for this unique sweet tart fruit. You can get a close substitute by combining equal parts mandarin orange and key lime juice.
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