Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Lilikoi Pie (aka Passion Fruit Pie) (aka The ‘Net Never Forgets)
Courtesy of the Wayback Machine, I have reached into prehistory (Pre-’mouse-history anyway) and rescued this from Goliard’s “Destruct” button:
Piiiiiieee!!! Lilikoi Pie aka Passion Fruit Pie
By ‘Mouse, guest-bloggining before it’s too late!
The recipe I promised long ago:
Lilikoi Pie (in Hawaii) or Passion Fruit Pie (anywhere else)
* 1-1/2 envelopes Knox gelatin (1 Tbsp)
* 1/4 Cup Water.
Soak gelatin in water
* 3 to 4 Tbsp sugar (I prefer 3 because I use a sweet syrup, below)
* 4 eggs, separated
Beat together egg yolks and sugar, then cook in the top of a double boiler until it thickens—stir constantly. Then remove from heat and stir in gelatin/water mix until it is fully dissolved. Put aside to cool.
* 1/2 cup frozen passion fruit juice (thawed) or 1/2 cup passion fruit syrup
Allegedly some stores sell frozen passion fruit juice tho I’ve never seen it. I use a concentrated Asian syrup from the local Chinese groceries, sold in the drinks section. Comes in a bottle with square sides. Torani, the company that makes all the syrups you see at the esspresso joint also makes one which I haven’t tried.
Add passion fruit juice and mix thoroughly until the ingredients are combined. Set in frige to chill/thicken a little.
Beat egg whites to soft peaks and then slowly add 6 Tbsp sugar while beating to stiff peaks. Fold egg whites into passion fruit mixture and pour into baked pie shell. Chill until firm. Serve topped with whipped cream (or Cool Whip if you’re Goliard).
Note to G: If you can’t find the syrup or juice let me know and I’ll find a way to send you a bottle. Despite how good it is, I believe it’s still legal to ship it across state lines.