White christmas pie- dkp

 
                         WHITE CHRISTMAS PIE - DKP
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Holidays                         Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    Envelope unflavored gelatin
      1/4   c            Cold water
      1/2   c            Sugar
      1/4   c            All-purpose flour
      1/2   ts           Salt
    1 1/2   c            Milk
      3/4   ts           Vanilla extract
      1/4   ts           Almond extract
    3                    Egg whites
      1/4   ts           Cream of tartar
      1/4   c            Sugar
      1/2   c            Whipping cream, whipped
    1       c            Flaked coconut
    1                    Baked 9-inch pastry shell
                         Additional flaked coconut
                         -(opt.)
                         Red & green candied
                         -cherries
 
   Soften gelatin in cold water, and set aside.
   
   Combine 1/2 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 1/4 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
  
 
 
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