CHRISTMAS PIE

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This creamy pie with a coconut meringue topping is a tradition in my family. My grandmother started making this pie one Christmas and it was a standby from that point on. This recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs.

Provided by GAYFARRAR

Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Chiffon Pie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
3 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup shredded coconut
½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Pour cold water into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top of water and allow it to soften for 5 minutes.
In a medium saucepan, mix together 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in gelatin mixture and allow to cool completely.
In a large glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar. Continue to beat while gradually adding 1/2 cup sugar, until stiff peaks form. Fold in whipped topping, coconut, and almond extract.
Pour cooled milk mixture into pastry shell. Top with meringue mixture. Refrigerate pie for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 175.2 mg, Sugar 37.7 g