WHITE CHRISTMAS PIE

      Title: WHITE CHRISTMAS PIE - DKP
  Categories: Holidays, Di, Desserts, Pie
       Yield: 1 Pie
  
       1    Envelope unflavored gelatin
     1/4 c  Cold water
     1/2 c  Sugar
     1/4 c  All-purpose flour
     1/2 ts Salt
   1 1/2 c  Milk
     3/4 ts Vanilla extract
     1/4 ts Almond extract
       3    Egg whites
     1/4 ts Cream of tartar
     1/4 c  Sugar
     1/2 c  Whipping cream, whipped
       1 c  Flaked coconut
       1    Baked 9-inch pastry shell
            Additional flaked coconut
            -(opt.)
            Red & green candied
            -cherries
  
   Soften gelatin in cold water, and set aside.
   
   Combine 1/2 C sugar, flour, and salt in a saucepan; gradually add
   milk, stirring until blended.  Cook over medium heat, stirring
   constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil 1
   minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in softened
   gelatin and flavorings. Cool.
   
   Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar until foamy;
   gradually add 1/4 C sugar, 1 T at a time, beating until soft peaks
   form. Fold egg whites, whipped cream, and 1 C coconut into gelatin
   mixture; pour into crust.  Sprinkle with additional coconut, if
   desired. Chill until set. Garnish with candied cherries.
   
   Di Note: Made this one Christmas and received rave reviews. Very
   pretty pie.
   
   Di Pahl's personal recipes-1994
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