Grapefruit Pie
Crust:
9 - 2¼ X 4¾ Inch Graham Crackers
2 Tbsp Sugar
5 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, Melted
¼ Tsp Salt
Filling:
1 Cup Sugar
3 Tbsp Cornstarch
1 – 3 Oz Box Strawberry-flavored Jell-o
2 Lg Or 3 Med Red Grapefruits
¾ Cup Chilled Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp Sugar
Preheat Oven To 350°f. & Butter A 9-inch Pie Plate.
In Food Processor, Grind Graham Crackers Into Crumbs, About 1 Minute. Add Sugar, Butter, & Salt & Pulse Motor Until Mixture Becomes Fine Crumbs, About 2 - 3 Minutes. Press Mixture Evenly Onto Bottom & Up Sides Of Pie Plate. Bake In Middle Of Oven Until Golden Brown, About 10 Minutes. Cool Crust In Pan On Rack.
In 2-quart Saucepan, Whisk Together Sugar, Cornstarch, & 1½ Cups Water. Set Over Moderate Heat & Simmer, Whisking Constantly Until Mixture Becomes Thick & Clear, About 6 - 7 Minutes. Add Jell-o & Whisk Until Dissolved, About 1 Minute. Remove From Heat & Let Cool To Room Temperature.
Using Sharp Knife, Cut Peel, Including All White Pith, From Grapefruit & Cut Segments From Membranes. Add Segments To Filling, Then Pour Into Crust & Chill Until Firm, At Least 3 Hours & Up To 24 Hours.
In Medium Bowl, Using Electric Mixer, Beat Cream With Sugar Until It Holds Soft Peaks. Spread Evenly Over Filling & Serve.
Makes 6 - 8 Servings.