Strawberry Chiffon Pie
By
Robin Lieneke
@icook65
12
I had a request for this pie but I didn't completely like any of the recipes I looked at so I decided to create my own. This is a light and refreshing dessert and super easy to put together. Your family will request this often.
Ingredients
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3 cstrawberries, fresh
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1/3 csugar
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3eggs, separated
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1 pkgstrawberry jello, 3 oz.
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·zest and juice of a half a lemon
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3/4 cwater
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2 cwhipping cream
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29 inch graham cracker crusts
How to Make Strawberry Chiffon Pie
- Chop strawberries and sprinkle with sugar. Let set for 15 minutes at room temp then crush with a potato masher. (you want lots of small chunks). Set aside.
- Slightly beat the three egg yolks. . In a small saucepan mix water, the package of Jell-O, lemon juice and zest and the beaten egg yolks. Heat on medium Heat stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from Heat and slowly stir into crushed strawberry mixture. Refrigerate for about an hour to an hour and a half until partially set.
- Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. in a separate bowl, whip the cream with 2 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites and half of the whipped cream into the strawberry mixture until blended. Pour half of the strawberry mixture into each graham cracker crust and refrigerate for about four hours until completely set. Decorate with remaining whipped cream and sliced strawberries before serving.
About Strawberry Chiffon Pie
Course/Dish: Pies
Main Ingredient: Fruit
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tag: For Kids
Hashtags: #strawberries #whipped-cream
