Strawberry Chiffon Pie

Submitted by Chef #362357

"I haven't tried this yet but it sounds delicious!! (There is minimal actual cooking time, I put the regrigeration time under prep time.)"

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups sliced unsweetened strawberries
• 1 (8 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
• 2 tablespoons lemonade concentrate
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 3 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups light whipped topping
• 1 graham cracker crust
• 4 large fresh strawberries, halved

directions

1. Place sliced strawberries in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for filling.
2. In a aucepan, soften gelatin in lemonade concentrate; let stand for 5 minutes Stir in sugar and reserved strawberry puree.
3. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boiland gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat.
4. Stir a small amount of filling into egg whites; return all to the pan, stirring constantly.
5. Cook and stir over low heat for 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened(do NOT boil!).
6. Remove from heat; stir in orange juice.
7. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
8. Fold in whipped topping; spoon into crust.
9. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
10. Just before serving, garnish with half strawberries.