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so i made a pie with the grapefruit curd.  it was delicious.  i got the curd recipe from somewhere (i picked the one with the most juice and fewest eggs), but other than that i sort of made the pie up.  it was delicious.  if you happen to find yourself with a few grapefruit you don't know what to do with, i recommend this.  it was way better than the grapefruit-poppy seed loaf.  of course, since it was so tasty, this is no longer experimental, but i kind of like that as a name for it because its probably the first grapefruit pie you've ever eaten or made.

Experimental Grapefruit Pie

 

Grapefruit curd

1 c grapefruit juice

2/3 c sugar

4 large egg yolks

4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces

Zest of one grapefruit

 

Whipped cream

1 c whipping cream

3 tsp sugar

 

Graham cracker crust

1 1/3 c graham cracker crumbs

2 tbsp sugar

5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

 

1 or 2 fresh grapefruit, sectioned

 

 

1.  Make the grapefruit curd.  (can be made up to 2 weeks in advance and kept refrigerated)

• Simmer the juice over medium heat to reduce it to ¾ c.
• Whisk together the juice, sugar and egg yolks on the top of a double boiler.
• Set the mixture over simmering water and cook until the mixture thickens, whisking constantly.  Do not let the mixture boil.  When you run a spoon or spatula through it, the gap should fill in somewhat slowly (it should leave a visible track).  (15-30 min)
• Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl. 
• Whisk in the butter and zest.
• Place waxed paper or plastic wrap on the surface of the curd. 
• Refrigerate until cold.

2. Make the crust.

• Mix the ingredients together and press into a 9-inch pie pan. 
• Bake for 5 min at 350^oF.
• Cool completely.

3. Whip the cream and sugar together until stiff peaks form.

4. Gently fold 1-1.5 c (to taste) of whipped cream into the grapefruit curd, until no white streaks remain.

5. Put the curd+cream filling into the crust and smooth the top.

6. Top with sections of fresh grapefruit and decorate with the remaining whipped cream.