Tropical Chiffon Pie
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 c. cold water
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 c. mashed bananas (2 to 3)
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/3 c. finely grated coconut
- 9-inch baked pie shell
- Soften gelatin in cold water.
- Slightly beat egg yolks in top of double boiler; stir in bananas, lemon juice and rind, sugar and salt.
- Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir softened gelatin into banana mixture until dissolved.
- Chill until mixture is slightly thickened.
- Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
- Beat cream until stiff.
- Fold egg whites, cream and coconut into banana mixture.
- Pile into 9-inch pie shell.
- Chill until firm.
- Garnish with additional whipped cream, shaved chocolate and banana slices, if desired.
- Makes 6 to 8 servings.
unflavored gelatin, cold water, eggs, bananas, lemon juice, lemon rind, sugar, salt, heavy cream, coconut, shell
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=769772 (may not work)