Ingredients

  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 can unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1/4 c. lime juice
  • 1/3 c. light rum
  • 2 Tbsp. orange flavored liqueur or Cointreau
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. cream, whipped

Method

  • Mix gelatin and sugar in small pan.
  • Beat in egg yolks until well blended.
  • Gradually blend in pineapple juice.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves and mixture is slightly thickened.
  • Do not boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in lime juice, rum and liqueur.
  • Pour into large bowl.
  • Chill, stirring often, until mixture starts to thicken.
  • While gelatin mixture chills, beat egg whites until foamy.
  • Slowly beat in sugar until meringue forms soft peaks.
  • Fold meringue and whipped cream into gelatin mixture.
  • Spoon into cooled coconut shell.
  • Chill at least 3 hours.
  • Pour into cooled crust.