White Christmas Pie

Name: White Christmas Pie
Yield: makes one 9-inch pie
Ingredients: 1/2 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19), prebaked; 3 ounces unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups milk; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 3 egg whites, at room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to medium peaks; 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, plus more for sprinkling (optional); Red and green candied cherries, for garnish (optional)

January 24, 2012

This recipe was found in a notebook belonging to Bertha, one of Mildred’s sisters. It was clipped out of an old newspaper and pasted onto a page of the notebook. It’s a festive-looking and showy pie offering a delicate almond-coconut flavor and a spongy, frothy texture somewhere between meringue and marshmallow, with a hint of chewiness from the coconut. It makes a delightful addition to any holiday table.

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