ANGEL FOOD PIE

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This is another of my Mother's recipes and this one was made for less than 5 cents a slice (then) it is still a very reasonable recipe and very tasty - add some lemon juice to the cornstarch mixture. Don't be fooled by the simplisityof the ingredients, it is good and no fail

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 baked 9 inch pie shell
1/2 cup cream, whipped
1 ounce bitter dark chocolate, grated

Steps:

  • Mix the cornstarch& water in the top of a double boiler.
  • Add boiling water stirring constantly and cook until thick& clear- 12-14 minutes, Add salt to egg whites and beat until stiff.
  • Add 3 tbsp sugar& vanilla, beating until the whites are creamy.
  • Pour hot cornstarch mixture over the egg whites, very slowly beating constantly Cool slightly and fill the pastry shell.
  • The pie should be made at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Cover the pie with whipped cream and grated chocolate (make curls if you wish) Add some nuts too is you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 275.1, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 24.4, Protein 2.8

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