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Title: White Christmas Pie - Dkp
Categories: Holiday Dessert Pie
Yield: 1 Pie
| 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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