**Cantaloupe Pie: A Refreshing Summer Treat**
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with our tantalizing cantaloupe pie. This luscious pie features a flaky, golden crust encasing a luscious filling made from fresh, ripe cantaloupes. Whether you prefer a classic custard filling or a lighter, cream cheese-based filling, we have two delectable recipes to satisfy your cravings. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the baking process. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds singing.
CANTALOUPE PIE I
This makes an unusual pie--a conversation piece as well as tasting very delicious.
Provided by gerkatdu
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Select a cantaloupe of good quality. Cut in half, remove seeds, and scoop pulp into a saucepan. Place pulp over medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil. Mash the cantaloupe as it heats. This should make about 2 cups of pulp.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and salt. Add to heated cantaloupe and cook, stirring, until thick. The amount of flour seems large, but it takes considerable thickening to obtain correct consistency.
- In a large bowl, beat egg yolks; add water to yolks. Add a little of the cantaloupe mixture to egg yolks in order to heat yolks gradually. Stir egg yolks mixture into cantaloupe mixture. Continue cooking, stirring, until thick and creamy. Remove from heat.
- Add butter or margarine and flavoring to the cantaloupe mixture.
- Pour into baked pie shell.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar together until frothy. Continue beating, adding the 6 tablespoons sugar gradually; beat until thick peaks form. Top the pie with this meringue.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) until delicately brown on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 219.9 mg, Sugar 27.7 g
CANTALOUPE PIE
Several years back, I was searching for a Cantaloupe Pie recipe to surprise my grandmother. Her mother made the pie all the time and as a young woman she remembers it being my Uncle Dennis' favorite pie. I requested the recipe in the Taste of Home Magazine and received over 600 responsed by mail! This pie isn't the same as my Grandmother remembered (we did find that one); However, was my favorite! A refreshing pie that's perfect to serve on a hot Texas summer night!
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Pie
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel and seed the melon, cut in chunks and process in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Pour into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Combine 1/2 melon puree and cream cheese in blender.
- Process until smooth.
- Add to remaining puree and set aside.
- Combine sugar, gelatin and orange juice in a small saucepan.
- Cook on low heat, stirring until sugar and gelatin dissolve.
- Slowly add to melon mixture, stirring well.
- Pour into crust.
- Chill until firm.
- Garnish pie with Cool Whip and melon balls.
CANTALOUPE CREAM PIE II
This is my version of a not-often heard of recipe, but it is one of the best pies I have ever eaten. The crust melts in your mouth and the pie is scrumptious. Wonderful for a summertime dessert.
Provided by STARFLOWER
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place flour and powdered sugar in large bowl. Cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch deep dish pie plate.
- Bake crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Place the cantaloupe in a medium saucepan over medium heat. In a 2 or 4 cup measuring cup, whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt, and then stir into the cantaloupe. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a low boil and begins to thicken. Beat egg yolks and water together in a small bowl. Gradually stir in small amounts of cantaloupe mixture to prevent yolks from curdling. Pour yolk mixture back into pan and continue cooking for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Once cooled slightly, pour into pre-baked, cooled pie shell.
- In a bowl, cream together the Neufchatel cheese and sugar. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth, then fold in thawed frozen whipped topping until well blended. Spread evenly over cantaloupe layer. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.4 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 348.3 mg, Sugar 53.3 g
CREAMY CANTALOUPE PIE
This cantaloupe pie recipe is unusual and delicious! If you like cantaloupe, then I suggest trying this. It's cool, creamy and bursting with cantaloupe flavor. The fresh whipped cream on top is perfect. A tasty summertime pie!
Provided by Lisa Logan
Categories Pies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Puree cantaloupe.
- 2. Combine sugar and flour in a saucepan; add eggs, mixing well after each addition. Stir in cantaloupe puree and cook over medium heat 8 - 10 minutes. Stir constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.
- 3. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Cool.
- 4. Pour filling into baked pie shell.
- 5. Spread evenly with whipped cream. Chill.
RIPE CANTALOUPE PIE
Steps:
- To make the piecrust, combine the flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Cut the butter into chunks and cut it into the flour mixture - one chunk at a time - using a pastry blender or two knives, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Gradually add the ice water, blending until the dough adheres and is no longer crumbly. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly, pressing the dough away from you with the heel of the hand. Gather into a ball, flatten into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for half an hour.
- To make the filling, beat the egg yolks with the milk and one-third cup of sugar in a heavy saucepan. Add the cantaloupe and cook over low heat, stirring often, until the mixture is somewhat thickened and the cantaloupe is soft, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Roll out the piecrust dough and fit it into two nine-inch pie pans. Crimp the edges and prick the bottom with a fork. Line the pans with foil, and weight with beans or aluminum pie weights. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, removing the weights and foil during the last five minutes. Place on a rack to cool.
- Fill the cooled pie shells with the cantaloupe mixture.
- In a bowl, make a meringue by beating the egg whites until foamy. While still beating, add the cream of tartar. Continue beating until soft peaks form. Then beat in the six tablespoons of sugar, one at a time, until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue mixture on the pies, making sure to fill in the pies completely and to cover the edges of the crust. Bake for eight to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool completely before cutting. Serve immediately when cool, as the pies do not keep long.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 391, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 276 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CANTALOUPE PIE ALA TEXAS AND PACIFIC
Recipe courtesy of: Dinner in the Diner - Great Railroad Recipes - T&P Railway was originally chartered by Congress in 1871 to establish rail service from Texas to San Diego. This pie was a signature dessert in their first class dining car. DH and I are avid railfans and his huge collection of models and memorabilia is all T&P badged. The original, ornate station in south Fort Worth was recently refurbished and sold as loft condominiums http://www.texasandpacificlofts.com - This has nothing to do with the recipe of course but is where we dream of living someday (after everyone else moves out and we have the whole building to ourselves, of course ;-)). I will make cantaloupe pies as I listen for the steam engines to come puffing up the tracks; a long wait for sure but hey, it is *my* dream!
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice cantaloupe in half, deseed and remove rind, reserving all juices. Cut into small pieces and push through a ricer.
- Place melon with juice and water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Mix sugar and flour and slowly add to hot mixture, stirring constantly.
- Add butter and nutmeg, stir until butter melts.
- Cool and pour into prebaked pie crust.
- If desired, top with meringue made according to your favorite recipe and brown in oven.
CANTALOUPE PIE
Ever get a cantaloupe that wasn't sweet? Well you won't ever have to throw another away with this easy pie recipe. I was cautious when a friend brought one to work the first time, but it really is good.
Provided by Jill Doss-Raines
Categories Pies
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Slice cantaloupe thinly into pie shell. Sprinkle flour over cantaloupe. Add sugar and slice butter over cantaloupe.Pour water over top. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake in oven preheated to 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
CANTALOUPE CREAM PIE
This cool, refreshing custard pie is a unique way to use cantaloupe. Garnish with whipped cream.
Provided by Annie Parsons
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Mix in egg yolks, followed by milk. Beat on high speed with hand mixer for 1 minute. Microwave 5 minutes. Beat with mixer for 1 minute. Microwave an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir vanilla extract and butter or margarine into milk mixture. Puree the cantaloupe in a blender or food processor and mix into the custard. Pour mixture into graham cracker crust. Chill at least one hour before serving. Garnish with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.2 calories, Carbohydrate 111.3 g, Cholesterol 169.9 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 361.1 mg, Sugar 92.6 g
CANTALOUPE PIE II
A delicious pie made with fresh cantaloupe and peach gelatin. Serve for a refreshing dessert on a warm summer evening!
Provided by Toots Catton
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare gelatin according to directions on package. Allow to cool until the consistency of thick syrup.
- In a small mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in confectioners' sugar, then beat in whipped topping. Spread mixture into bottom of pastry shell.
- Stir cantaloupe into gelatin, then pour mixture over cream cheese layer in pastry shell. Chill until thoroughly set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 244.7 mg, Sugar 29.7 g
SMOOTH CANTALOUPE PIE
I found the new Mango Jello and had some cantaloupe so I fooled around and made this pie. My husband loves it and I've taken it to some sick friends...who also loved it. It's fast and easy.
Provided by Pat Stressman
Categories Pies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. 1. In large bowl, dissolve Jello in boiling water. Cool to room temp. about 5 mins.
- 2. Wisk in Cool Whip, small batches at a time until smooth.
- 3. 3. Fold in cantaloupe. Then Spoon into crust. Refrigerate 2 hrs. or until set.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe cantaloupe.
- If you don't have a pie crust, there is a recipe for a homemade one in the article.
- Be sure to chill the pie for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish the pie with whipped cream or ice cream before serving.
- For a fun twist, try adding some chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the filling.
Conclusion:
Cantaloupe pie is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it simple or with a few extra toppings, cantaloupe pie is sure to please everyone. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try!
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