Best Christmas Pie Knox Gelatin Recipes

Ft. Knox Pie image

Provided by Renee Ferraz

Categories Pie

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 chocolate cookie pie crust
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope knox unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups whipping cream or 2 cups heavy cream
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
22 caramels
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Spread pecans evenly in the bottom of pie shell.
In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 1 minute.
Stir over low heat till completely dissolved.
Stir in one cup of cream.
Bring to a boiling point; put in a blender along with chocolate chips.
Process until chocolate is melted.
While processing, add 1/2 cup of cream, eggs and vanilla; process until blended.
Pour into bowl and chill until thickened, about 15 minutes.
In small pan combine caramels, 1/4 cup of cream and butter.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, till caramels are melted.
Pour onto crust.
Let cool 10 minutes.
With whisk or spoon, beat gelatin mixture till smooth.
Pour into crust; chill till firm.
Garnish with remaining cream, whipped.

Christmas Pie -Knox gelatin recipe image

Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 13

FILLING:
1 package(s) knox gelatin unflavored (1 tablespoon)
1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar, divided
1 pinch(es) salt
2 large eggs, separated
1 1/4 cup(s) evaporated milk (you can use regular milk)
1/2 teaspoon(s) peppermint extract
1 cup(s) fresh heavy cream, whipped
1 or 2 fluid drops of green food coloring
PIE SHELL:
1 1/2 cup(s) chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup(s) powdered sugar
1/2 cup(s) (a scant cup) butter

Steps:

Filling: Combine 1/4 cup of the sugar, gelatine and salt in a medium saucepan. Beat together the egg yolks and milk; stir into geltine mixture. Place over low hear and stir constantly until gelatine mixture is dissolved and thickened slightly- this takes about 5-6 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in extract. Chill mixture until it mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry and gradually add the remaining sugar a little at a time. Beat until stiff. Combine ingredient, folding gently, add green coloring to tint to shade desired. Pour into prepared pie shell. Chill until firm. At least 4 hours. Garnish with wreath of whipped cream and garnish with nuts and cherries.
Pie shell: You may buy a pre-made if desired) Roll graham crackers very fine. Mix powdered sugar and butter all together. Press mixture firmly against the bottom and sides of pie pan. Place pie crust in ice box or cold place for several hours. Then fill with gelatine pie filling.