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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Holidays Desserts
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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.
