White christmas pie - dkp
1 pie
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Envelope unflavored gelatin | |
| ¼ | cup | Cold water |
| ½ | cup | Sugar |
| ¼ | cup | All-purpose flour |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1½ | cup | Milk |
| ¾ | teaspoon | Vanilla extract |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Almond extract |
| 3 | Egg whites | |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Cream of tartar |
| ¼ | cup | Sugar |
| ½ | cup | Whipping cream, whipped |
| 1 | cup | Flaked coconut |
| 1 | Baked 9-inch pastry shell | |
| Additional flaked coconut (opt.) | ||
| Red & green candied cherries | ||
Directions
Soften gelatin in cold water, and set aside.
Combine ½ C sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan; gradually add milk, stirring until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in softened gelatin and flavorings. Cool.
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar until foamy; gradually add ¼ C sugar, 1 T at a time, beating until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites, whipped cream, and 1 C coconut into gelatin mixture; pour into crust. Sprinkle with additional coconut, if desired. Chill until set. Garnish with candied cherries.
Di Note: Made this one Christmas and received rave reviews. Very pretty pie.
Di Pahl's personal recipes-1994