Ingredients

  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 c. cold water
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1 1/2 c. sliced, fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 (9-inch) baked pie crust
  • 1 c. whipped topping
  • whole berries for garnish

Method

  • Soften gelatin in cold water.
  • Combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup of sugar in saucepan; stir in salt and milk.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats a metal spoon.
  • Remove from heat and add softened gelatin.
  • Chill until mixture is about as thick as fresh egg whites.
  • Fold in sliced berries.
  • Beat egg whites until they stand in soft peaks.
  • Gradually beat in 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • Fold egg whites into the gelatin mixture.
  • Turn into cooled, baked pie crust.
  • Chill until ready to serve.
  • Spread with whipped topping and garnish with whole berries.