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    • White Christmas Pie

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    Dairy, Eggs, Grains Holidays, Di, Desserts, Pie 1 Pie

    INGREDIENTS

    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

    INSTRUCTIONS

    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
Collection of recipes from "Great Sysops of the World" from COOKFDN ops.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmgsotw1.zip

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