Strawberry Chiffon Pie - Wish Farms

Strawberry Chiffon Pie

15 min
6-8
intermediate

Ingredients

  • 1-9 inch baked pie shell or graham cracker pie shell
  • 1 1/2 cup sliced Wish Farms strawberries
  • 1/2 cup + 6 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup egg whites-room temperature

Directions

  • Hull and chop strawberries, mix with ½ cup of sugar.
  • Let stand in refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Drain and save juice.
  • Bring the drained juice and salt to a boil.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoon of cold water and stir into juice.
  • Cook until thick, remove from heat.
  • Soften gelatin in ¼ cup cold water, add to the hot, thickened juice.
  • Stir until completely dissolved.
  • Stir in lemon juice and drained strawberries.
  • Chill mixture until thick but not set. Whip the egg whites until they form soft peaks.  Slowly add 6 tablespoon sugar and beat until thick and glossy.
  • Fold the meringue into the fruit mixture, pour into baked pie shells.
  • Chill until set.  Top with fresh whipped cream and Wish Farms strawberries.