Pecan Chiffon Pie(A Light Airy Take-Off Of The Real Thing.) Recipe

Name: Pecan Chiffon Pie(A Light Airy Take-Off Of The Real Thing.)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/2 c. water; 3 eggs, divided; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. scalded milk; 1 1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar, divided; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2 Tbsp. oleo or butter; 3/4 c. toasted pecans; 1 baked pie shell or crumb crust

Servings: persons

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 c. water
3 eggs, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. scalded milk
1 1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar, divided
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. oleo or butter
3/4 c. toasted pecans
1 baked pie shell or crumb crust

1
Put to soak the gelatin and water.
2
Meantime, combine in saucepan or double boiler the slightly beaten egg yolks, salt, milk and 1 cup of the brown sugar and cook slowly, stirring constantly, until thickened.
3
When done, remove and stir in soaked gelatin and vanilla.
4
Set aside to thicken only slightly while toasting until lightly browned in skillet the pecans and oleo.
5
Make meringue using stiffly beaten egg whites and 1/4 cup brown sugar, beaten into whites.
6
Now gently fold together the custard, meringue and 1/4 cup toasted pecans (cooled).
7
Pour into 9-inch pie shell and top with remaining 1/2 cup toasted pecans.
8
Chill until set.
9
Serve plain or with whipped cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, 1/2 c. water, 3 eggs, divided, 1/4 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Pecan Chiffon Pie(A Light Airy Take-Off Of The Real Thing.) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pecan Chiffon Pie(A Light Airy Take-Off Of The Real Thing.)

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