A thick, made-from-scratch orange gelatin is combined with sweetened, whipped egg whites and a pint of blueberries. The filling is poured into a prepared pie shell, and chilled until firm. Top with freshly whipped cream and a few plump blueberries.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored gelatin mix
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
PREPARATION:
Slightly beat egg yolks. Combine yolks, I cup water, and 1/4 cup sugar in saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Add gelatin, and stir until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup water, orange rind, and orange juice. Chill until slightly thickened.
Beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar, and continue beating until stiff peaks are formed. Fold in thickened gelatin. Blend well. Fold in 1 1/2 cups blueberries. Spoon filling into pie shell. Chill until firm.
Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Top individual servings with whipped cream and remaining blueberries.