Christmas Pie

• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1. Pour cold water into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top of water and allow it to soften for 5 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan, mix together 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in gelatin mixture and allow to cool completely.
3. In a large glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar. Continue to beat while gradually adding 1/2 cup sugar, until stiff peaks form. Fold in whipped topping, coconut, and almond extract.
4. Pour cooled milk mixture into pastry shell. Top with meringue mixture. Refrigerate pie for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17364/christmas-pie/ (may not work)