Paw Paw Pie
Paw Paw Pie
This pie is very easy to make. The hard thing is to find a green pawpaw. But, it is certainly worth it. It's the perfect light dessert after a heavy meal.Make this pie using store bought pie dough or simply use this recipe and make your own perfect pie crust.
Servings
10
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (9-inch, baked and cooled) or make by hand
- 1 1/2 tablespoon gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup sugar (either brown or white
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg yolks, beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup pawpaw, pureed pulp
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Directions
- Soften gelatin in cold water.Combine the ½ cup sugar with the salt, egg yolks, and milk in the top of a double boiler.Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until mixture coats a spoon.Remove from heat and stir in softened gelatin and pawpaw puree.Chill until a spoonful holds its shape (about half an hour).Beat the egg whites stiff with ¼ cup of white sugar.Fold egg whites and half of the whipped cream into the filling.Pour into the baked pastry shell.
- Refrigerate until the pie sets.Spread remaining whipped cream on top of pie.