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It’s been so hot lately I feel like we live in the tropics! So let’s pretend for just a few minutes that we’re in the islands (any island will do) and along with sand between our toes and warm salty breezes, we’re having sweet tangy Mango Cream Pie with a Macadamia Nut Crust and Whipped Cream with orange zest! Are you there yet?
We hosted a cookout this past weekend and everybody got a piece of pie! That’s what happens when you come to dinner – you have to eat a piece of pie and provide feedback! My husband said it was like a tropical smoothie and another guest said it was light, sweet and creamy. Mango is a very interesting fruit and everybody thought it was different, but good. I like that it wasn’t real heavy or overly sweet or tart. This mango pie had a mild flavor and nutty crust.
Before you start the crust, coarsely chop and lightly toast the macadamia nuts.
In a food processor add the nuts, salt, sugar, and sifted flour.
Process until the mixture is crumbly.
Add 1 beaten egg, 1/2 cup Crisco shortening and 3 tablespoons ice water and process again just until it starts to hold together.
Form the dough into a ball and sprinkle lightly with flour. This is a very soft dough that breaks easily. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled – about 1 hour.
Since the dough is very soft I recommend rolling it out on wax paper or plastic wrap.
Turn the dough into a pie plate and tuck the edges under, crimping to form an edge.
Prick the bottom and sides with a fork and bake at 425 degrees until lightly browned and fully cooked. Cover with foil if you feel it’s browning too fast.
Since the macadamia nuts will be baked in the crust, be sure to avoid over-toasting the nuts in the first step. Set the baked crust aside to cool.
For the filling you will need 2 mangos (peeled and sliced), heavy whipping cream, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, orange zest, corn starch, peach nectar, powdered sugar and granulated sugar.
Blend the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a small bowl.
Beat in one tablespoon of the whipping cream. In a separate bowl beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Pour the filling into the cooled pie shell.
Spread on the bottom and add sliced mangos. I popped the pie crust in the fridge while I prepared the mango slices.
Overlap mango slices in circles on top of the cream cheese mixture. Again I put the pie in the refrigerator while preparing the glaze.
In a medium saucepan combine granulated sugar, cornstarch and orange peel.
Stir in peach nectar and lemon juice. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
Cook and stir another 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Spoon glaze over mango slices. Chill pie for 6 hours or overnight.
Garnish with mango slices, chopped macadamia nuts or sweetened whipped cream and orange zest.
Don’t forget your sunscreen!
Mango Cream Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust
Yield: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
A tropical, light, sweet and creamy mango pie with a nutty crust.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup toasted macadamia nuts coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ cup Crisco shortening
- 3 Tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup sifted powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup whipping cream
- 2 large mangos seeded, peeled, and thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
- ¾ cup peach nectar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- whipped cream and orange zest for garnish if desired
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Place the macadamia nuts, flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Pulse until nuts are chopped. Add egg, shortening and ice water. Process a few pulses taking care not to overwork the dough. Pour dough onto a floured surface and form into a disk. Chill until dough is stiff. Roll out on wax paper or plastic wrap. Invert into a pie plate. Turn edges under and crimp to form crust. Bake at 425°F for about 10 minutes or until done. Cover with foil if crust is browning too quickly. Set aside and cool completely.
For the filling:
- In a small mixing bowl beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the cream. Beat remaining cream until soft peaks form; and fold into cheese mixture. Spread into the bottom of the baked pie crust. Overlap mango slices in circles on top of the cream cheese mixture. Place pie in the refrigerator while making the glaze.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, cornstarch, and orange peel. Stir in peach nectar and lemon juice. Cook and stir until thick and bubble. Cook, stirring constantly for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Spoon mixture evenly over mango slices. Chill 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with whipped cream and orange zest as desired.
Recipe Notes
(inspired by a recipe on Food.com)
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 987IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a happy Monday.
Tricia
Danutza
I saw your collection of 52 pies and it's amazing!! I'm drooling here watching them … and mango cream pie it's my fave!<br /><br />Congrats!!
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking
I love mango's but have never had them in a pie! This looks awesome!! I am definitely saving this recipe!!
Mary
This looks luscious. I haven't used mangoes in a pie yet. You've inspired me. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE
Oh manoges! I adore mangoes. THIS is the first pie I'll put on the list. 🙂
sheila @ Elements
This looks amazing!!! I wish I could have been there to have a slice!! 🙂
Miss Smart
I am horrifically, tragically sad to have missed this one.<br /><br />[And not to have met you yesterday :(]