White Christmas Pie

White Christmas Pie
 
 1 Envelope unflavored gelatin
 1/4 cup of cold water
 1/2 cup of sugar
 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
 1/2 teaspoon of salt
 1 1/2 cups of milk
 3/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract
 3 Egg whites
 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar
 1/4 cup of sugar
 1/2 cup of whipping cream, whipped
 1 cup Flaked coconut
 1 Baked 9-inch pastry shell
 Additional flaked coconut
 Red & green candied cherries

Instructions:

Soften gelatin in cold water, and set aside. Combine 1/2 cup of ugar, 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 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon 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 Pahls personal recipes-1994 Collection of recipes from "Great Sysops of the World" from COOKFDN ops. File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmgsotw1.zip