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    Cantaloupe Pie

    Published: May 12, 2021 · Modified: May 12, 2021 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    This cantaloupe pie is a refreshing dessert, perfect for a warm, sunny day. It's such a unique combination, rich shortcrust pastry, a light filling featuring cantaloupe melon with a cheeky lime kick, and the whipping cream which is smooth and silky. A happier marriage than this is hard to find!

    A slice of cantaloupe pie on a plate with a spoon on, and more pie in the background

    The idea of a melon dessert might sound a bit strange, but this cantaloupe pie is actually a surprisingly exquisite dessert. It reminds me of the classic key lie pie, which has a similar texture. Also perhaps because both of them use lime juice which brings so much freshness and flavour.

    Cantaloupe melons might be available all year round in big supermarkets, but they are never so juicy, flavourful and aromatic like in summer time. It's the best season to get fresh melons of any kind, and I always take full advantage of that, since their season is quite short.

    Watermelons are one of my favourite fruit in the whole wide world, although I don't say no to any kind of melon either. Not sure if watermelon would actually work for this recipe, I might give it a go and see what happens. But what I know for sure if that I can't have enough of this cantaloupe pie. So, let's see how to make it!

    Overhead shot of a cantaloupe pie on a plate

    How to make cantaloupe pie

    Like any good pie, this cantaloupe pie has a lovely homemade shortcrust pastry base. You could buy the shortcrust pastry ready made, but making it at home it's super simple, and a lot tastier too. Plus, it's made with real ingredients, so you know it's done to perfection.

    How to make shortcurst pastry

    The shortcurst pastry can be used in so many other dishes, both sweet and savoury. The only difference when using it for a dessert is that we add sugar to it. Although I suppose it can also be left out if the filling is rather sweet anyway.

    • sift the flour, add the cold cubed butter and rub it with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs
    • add the egg yolk, sugar, a pinch of salt and water, and knead gently to bring it together into a dough
    • refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then roll it over a pie tin, ideally with detachable walls
    • cover it with non-stick paper, and add fill it either with dry pulses (rice, lentils, etc) or ceramic baking beans

    This is called the blind baking method, which helps the shortcrust pastry bake without shrinking. After 20 minutes, remove the paper and beans, and leave to bake for a further 10 minutes to get a nice golden colour. Leave the pastry to cool, while you get on with the filling for the pie.

    Collage of 5 pictures to show how to make shortcrust pasty for sweet pies

    How to make the cantaloupe filling

    Like the pastry, the filling is super easy to make, and I kid you not, it's absolutely amazing.

    • peel and de-seed the cantaloupe, then cut it into chunks
    • transfer to a blender, and blitz until smooth
    • add the cantaloupe smoothie to a pan set over a low to medium heat
    • add the sugar, and bring to a boil
    • in a bowl, add the water and lime juice, then add the cornflour and mix well to get a lump-free mixture
    • pour it over the cantaloupe, then add the egg yolks and whisk well to get a smooth filling
    • remove from the heat, add the butter, and mix well to get a silky filling
    • add it to the pastry, then leave to set in the fridge for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight
    • heat the whipping cream with sugar, and decorate the pie the way you like it

    Collage of 9 photos to show how to make the filling for cantaloupe pie

    How long can the pie be refrigerated for?

    Most desserts that need refrigerating taste a lot better the following day when they are proper cold and set. And this cantaloupe pie is absolutely beautiful once it's nice and cool.

    I wouldn't attempt to slice it in less than 6 hours, the filling does settle quickly, but it's best to keep it in the fridge for longer. I will keep well for at least 3-4 days, that is if it lasts that long, which I really doubt it.

    It's the perfect summer dessert, and it goes really well with a chilled Watermelon Mint Lemonade. So, why not give it a try? I'm sure you'll love it too.

    Close-up shot of a slice of cantaloupe pie cut into with a spoon

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    Cantaloupe Pie
    Prep Time
    40 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    1 hr
     

    Cantaloupe Pie, a refreshing dessert, perfect for a warm, sunny day. It's such a unique combination, rich shortcrust pastry, a light filling featuring cantaloupe melon with a cheeky lime kick, and the whipping cream which is smooth and silky. A happier marriage than this is hard to find! This sweet pie is a great summer dessert that is so easy to make, and pretty quick too. Any melon should work, so do give it a go.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: summer desserts
    Servings: 1 pie
    Calories: 3705 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    For the pastry:
    • 250 g plain flour
    • 125 g butter
    • 1 egg
    • 2 tablespoon cold water
    • 3 tablespoon caster sugar
    • a pinch of salt
    For the cantaloupe cream:
    • 1 cantaloupe melon
    • juice of 2 limes
    • ½ cup caster sugar
    • ⅓ cup corn flour
    • 4 medium egg yolks
    • ¼ cup cold water
    • 25 g unsalted butter (2 tbsp)
    • 125 ml whipping cream ( 4 oz)
    • ¼ cup icing sugar
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    To make the pastry:
    1. Sift the flour and cut the butter in small cubes, then rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
    2. Add the egg yolk, sugar and salt, then gradually add the water and mix until you get a firm dough.

    3. Knead the dough into a ball, then wrap it in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    4. Return the dough to the work surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the pastry and place it on a pie dish.
    5. Place a baking sheet on top of the pastry and fill with ceramic baking beans or just dry pulses.
    6. Bake for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) then remove the ceramic beans and bake for a further 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave it to cool down.

    To make the cantaloupe cream:
    1. Peel, de-seed and cut the cantaloupe melon into small cubes.
    2. Blitz into a food processor or blender until you get a smooth puree.
    3. Add the puree to a pan and bring to a simmer over a low to medium heat.
    4. Next, the sugar goes in.
    5. In a bowl, add the corn flour and dissolve it into the water and lime juice.

    6. Pour the corn flour mixture over the puree and mix well.
    7. In another bowl, slightly beat the egg yolks, then add 1 tablespoon of the melon mixture and stir.
    8. Add the egg mixture to the pan and whisk until the puree thickens into a sauce.
    9. Remove from the heat, and add the butter, stirring well until it is combined.
    10. Pour the melon cream into the pastry form and leave to cool.
    11. Once the pie is cool, beat the whipping cream and icing sugar together until it forms stiff peaks. A hand mixer is just brilliant!
    12. Decorate the pie with whipping cream using a piping bag. Feel free to decorate it the way you like it.
    13. Refrigerate the pie for at least 6 hours before serving.

    Recipe Notes
    • Click on the US Customary link to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
    • The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
    Nutrition Facts
    Cantaloupe Pie
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 3705 Calories from Fat 1755
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 195g300%
    Saturated Fat 115g575%
    Cholesterol 1439mg480%
    Sodium 1143mg48%
    Potassium 1974mg56%
    Carbohydrates 447g149%
    Fiber 12g48%
    Sugar 210g233%
    Protein 51g102%
    Vitamin A 25530IU511%
    Vitamin C 203mg246%
    Calcium 316mg32%
    Iron 16mg89%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    Comments

    1. Antonia

      April 22, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      Such an interesting pie and it looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        April 23, 2016 at 7:20 am

        Thank you ?

        Reply
    2. Usha

      April 22, 2016 at 11:46 pm

      Awesome color and making ... 🙂

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        April 23, 2016 at 7:20 am

        Thank you ?

        Reply
    3. Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook

      April 25, 2016 at 6:53 am

      Daniela, this cantaloupe pie is one of a kind. I love any kind of melon, but I mostly enjoy this in milkshake form (oh its so good). I haven't tried cantaloupe pie before, but you have convinced me today that I must. Once again, job well done. And I am happy to see you again at Lina's challenge. 🙂 Thank you so much for taking part.

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        April 25, 2016 at 7:27 am

        Thank you, Jhuls. I really enjoyed taking part in this challenge, I have discovered a very interesting pie this way and fell in love with the recipe straight away.

        Reply
    4. Fae's Twist & Tango

      April 30, 2016 at 3:07 am

      Indeed your gorgeous recipe it is. 🙂

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        April 30, 2016 at 5:09 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    5. Lina

      October 13, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      What a beautiful pie! I haven't been blogging for a long time...this showed up in my notifications today and I realised I never commented here. THis should be the best looking cantaloupe pie I've ever seen. I ve had this pie only once before and I can guarantee this is much better than the one I had from the very look of it.

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        October 14, 2016 at 5:45 pm

        Thank you, Lina!

        Reply

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