PINK VELVET COMPANY PIE

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This is such a sweet and creamy delight that people will think you fussed but it is very easy. Guests will ask for the recipe because they will love this pie.-Glenda Goddard, White City, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

Pour milk into a large bowl; place mixer beaters in the bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Set aside. , In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in lemon juice and sugar. Cool to room temperature. Remove bowl from the refrigerator; beat milk until soft peaks form. Gradually add gelatin mixture, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in lemon zest. Spoon into crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Chill for at least 4 hours or until set. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.