Ultimate Fruit and Cheese Pie
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This Ultimate Fruit and Cheese Pie is a delightful medley of fresh fruits, creamy cheese, and a buttery crust. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion. This recipe serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- Grapes (1 cup, halved)
- Melon (1 cup, diced)
- Watermelon (1 cup, diced)
- Orange (1, segmented)
- Lemon zest (1 tsp)
- Banana (1, sliced)
- Pineapple (1 cup, diced)
- Red apple (1, sliced)
- Green apple (1, sliced)
- Pear (1, sliced)
- Peach (1, sliced)
- Cherries (1 cup, pitted and halved)
- Strawberries (1 cup, halved)
- Tomato (1, diced, optional for a twist)
- Eggplant (1/4 cup, roasted, optional for a twist)
- Corn kernels (1/4 cup, optional for a twist)
- Red bell pepper (1/4 cup, diced, optional for a twist)
- Mushrooms (1/4 cup, sliced, optional for a twist)
- Nuts (1/4 cup, chopped, optional for a twist)
- Pie crust (1 pre-made or homemade)
- Cream cheese (8 oz, softened)
- Honey (1/4 cup)
- Lemon juice (1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a pre-made pie crust, place it in a 9-inch pie dish. If making your own, roll out the dough and fit it into the pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 10 minutes until slightly golden. Let it cool.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the honey and lemon juice, and mix until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled pie crust.
- In a large bowl, combine all the fruits (grapes, melon, watermelon, orange, banana, pineapple, apples, pear, peach, cherries, strawberries). If you’re using the optional ingredients (tomato, eggplant, corn, bell pepper, mushrooms, nuts), mix them in as well.
- Arrange the mixed fruits over the cream cheese layer in an even layer. Sprinkle lemon zest on top for added flavor.
- Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
This Ultimate Fruit and Cheese Pie is a vibrant and delicious dessert that’s sure to impress your guests. The combination of fresh fruits and creamy cheese on a buttery crust is simply divine. Enjoy this refreshing treat with a cup of coffee or tea!