Lime Chiffon Pie
List of Ingredients
1 Pretzel Crust-See Ice Cream Pie Crusts for recipe
Filling:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup water
4 eggs, seperated
1 tsp. grated lime peel
2 drops green food coloring
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
Optional Topping: Additional whipping cream, lime slices, chopped pistachio nuts for decorating
Recipe
Butter 9" pie plate, using recipe for pretzel crust prepare crust for pie.
In a small saucepan, combine gelatin, sugar, lime juice, water and egg yolks. Cook over med-high heat stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens (about 5-6 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in lime peel and food coloring. Refrigerate about 15-20 minutes or until mixture mounds slightly when touched with the back of a spoon and lifted.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold gelatin mixture into egg whites. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared crust. Refrigerate until firm.
Optional: Garnish with additional whipped topping using star tube and pastry bag, place lime slices around pie, and sprinkle with pistachio nuts.
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