CHRISTMAS PIE -KNOX GELATIN RECIPE

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.