Jul 14 2026
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Calamansi 'pie' Recipe

Inspired by Rooster & the Till
Time2h
Serves8

Vanilla Diplomat | Calamansi Sorbet | Coconut Macadamia

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Ingredients

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Vanilla Diplomat

Calamansi Sorbet

Coconut Macadamia Crust

Method

Vanilla Diplomat

  1. 1

    Prepare the Gelatin

    Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 10 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Custard Base

    In a saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the mixture, adding the bean pod as well. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.

  4. 4

    Thicken the Custard

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Incorporate Gelatin

    Stir the soaked gelatin into the warm custard until fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature.

Calamansi Sorbet

  1. 6

    Prepare the Sugar Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

  2. 7

    Mix Sorbet Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine cooled sugar syrup, calamansi juice, and lemon zest. Mix well.

  3. 8

    Chill and Freeze

    Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Alternatively, pour into a shallow dish and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until fully frozen.

Coconut Macadamia Crust

  1. 9

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 10

    Mix Crust Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine ground macadamia nuts, desiccated coconut, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until well combined.

  3. 11

    Press into Pan

    Press the mixture into the bottom of a tart pan evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

  4. 12

    Cool Crust

    Remove from the oven and let the crust cool completely before filling.

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