White christmas pie - dkp

1 pie

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Envelope unflavored gelatin
¼cupCold water
½cupSugar
¼cupAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonSalt
cupMilk
¾teaspoonVanilla extract
¼teaspoonAlmond extract
3Egg whites
¼teaspoonCream of tartar
¼cupSugar
½cupWhipping cream, whipped
1cupFlaked coconut
1Baked 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