Orange Chiffon Pie

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, airy citrus dessert with a delicate gelatin filling and crisp crust
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Orange Chiffon Pie

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 394.5

Description

This classic Orange Chiffon Pie is a light and refreshing dessert that captures the bright flavor of fresh citrus. The filling is incredibly airy, thanks to beaten egg whites folded into a sweetened orange gelatin mixture, creating a texture that melts in your mouth. It offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart notes, enhanced by a hint of lemon and a splash of food coloring for that vintage appeal. Served in a flaky pastry shell and topped with sweetened whipped cream, it makes an elegant yet simple addition to holiday tables or summer gatherings. This recipe is a nostalgic treat that is surprisingly easy to prepare with common pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the lemon juice in a small bowl and let it soften for 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the egg yolks, orange juice, and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
  3. Add a few drops of yellow and red food coloring to the mixture to achieve a vibrant orange hue.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the softened gelatin mixture until completely dissolved.
  6. Allow the orange mixture to cool until it reaches the consistency of unbeaten egg whites (lukewarm and slightly syrupy).
  7. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  8. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar to the egg whites while beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  9. Gently fold the cooled orange gelatin mixture into the beaten egg whites using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
  10. Pour the filling into the prepared flaky pastry shell.
  11. Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or until firmly set.
  12. Just before serving, top with sweetened whipped cream and garnish with fresh orange slices.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 394.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.8g9%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 127.6mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 65.1g22%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 50.5g
Protein 26.7g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: orange, chiffon, pie, dessert, citrus, gelatin, pastry, eggs, whipped cream, summer, holiday, light, airy, custard, filling, retro, classic, easy
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