White Christmas Pie Recipe

Name: White Christmas Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
Soften the gelatin in the cold water.
2
Combine 1/2 cup of the sugar with the flour and salt in a saucepan.
3
Gradually stir in the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
4
Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5
Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
6
Cool until lukewarm.
7
Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on slow to medium speed until foamy, then add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue beating until soft peaks form.
8
Fold the egg whites, whipped cream, and coconut into the gelatin mixture, then pour into the crust.
9
Sprinkle with additional coconut if you like.
10
Chill until set, about 3 to 4 hours, before slicing.
11
Garnish with candied cherries if you like.
12
Serve cold.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, White Christmas Pie 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.

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