WHITE CHRISTMAS PIE

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Found this recipe in a Christmas book of the same name by Wanda Brunstetter. The book was sweet story about a young Amish couple and the pie sounds wonderful. Sure haven't tried it yet but want to for Christmas so am putting it here to save. Finally made this (for Spring and not Christmas) and it was very good. It is sweet and I used sweetened flaked coconut so next time may use unsweetened. But very light, fresh and pretty - a lovely desert to impress with. I'm wondering how it would be with a meringue topping!

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories Pie

Time 30m

Yield 2 pies

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon gelatin
1/4 cup water, cold
1 cup sugar, divided
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped until stiff
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup flaked coconut
2 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked

Steps:

In small bowl, soak gelatin in cold water; set aside.
In saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt and milk.
Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
Boil for 1 minute; remove from heat.
Stir in softened gelatin.
Cool.
When partially set, beat until smooth.
Blend in vanilla, almond extract and whipped cream.
In separate bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff.
Add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until soft peaks from.
Fold into gelatin mixture; then fold in flaked coconut.
Divide into baked pie shells.
If desired, sprinkle with additional flaked coconut.
Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1914.4, Fat 100.6, SaturatedFat 44, Cholesterol 107.1, Sodium 1841.5, Carbohydrate 227, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 116.4, Protein 29.6