California Avocados are in season from spring through summer.
HomeRecipesOtherAvocado Grower RecipesCalifornia Summer Avocado Pie

California Summer Avocado Pie

Star ratingStar ratingStar ratingStar ratingStar rating (358)GIF animation to indicate loadingLoading... Leave a comment
Slice of Avocado Pie

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 320
Total Fat 13g
Saturated Fat 4.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 20mg
Sodium 210mg
Total Carbs 47g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 6g
Potassium 320mg

(Nutrition Information does not including whipped cream or almonds)

Vitamin A 368 (IU); Vitamin C 9 mg; Calcium 160 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 0 (IU); Folate 29 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 15%; Iron 4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

California Avocado grower John Scudder has been making this creamy pie for over 25 years. California Avocado and lemon juice, rather than lime juice, create its pretty color and tropical taste.

Start cooking

Serves: 10

|
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and mashed 1/2 cup lemon juice As needed Lemon zest to taste 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker pie crust As needed Whipped cream, for garnish As needed Sliced almonds, for garnish
  1. Blend avocado, lemon juice, lemon zest and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  2. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust.
  3. Top with whipped cream and sliced almonds, if desired.
  4. Place pie in refrigerator for 3-4 hours and allow to set.
  5. Slice and serve.

Serving Suggestion: Use a pastry bag to pipe the whipped cream onto the pie like a pro!

Print recipe

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Editor's Note

There are so many different and delicious desserts that you can make with California Avocados!

Did You Know?

There are about 3,000 farmers who grow California Avocados. In addition to enjoying some of their recipes, find out about the history of California Avocados.

Recipe Tags: | View More Tags
Recipe Categories: Avocado Grower Recipes Desserts Vegetarian
PinPrint

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados

You might also like

Comments

Other Topics

Recipes

See Recipes

Nutrition

Read Articles

Sustainability

Read Articles

How-To

Read Articles

Avocado 101

Read Articles