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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Several years back, I was searching for a Cantaloupe Pie recipe to surprise my grandmother. Her mother made the pie all the time and as a young woman she remembers it being my Uncle Dennis' favorite pie. This pie isn't the same as my Grandmother remembered (we did find that one); However, was my favorite. A refreshing pie that's perfect to serve on a hot Texas summer night. Ingredients:
1 medium cantaloupe |
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin |
1/2 cup orange juice |
9 inches graham cracker crust, chilled |
cool whip topping |
cantaloupe, balls for garnish |
Directions:
1. Peel and seed the melon, cut in chunks and process in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2. Pour into a large mixing bowl; set aside.
3. Combine 1/2 melon puree and cream cheese in blender.
4. Process until smooth.
5. Add to remaining puree and set aside.
6. Combine sugar, gelatin and orange juice in a small saucepan.
7. Cook on low heat, stirring until sugar and gelatin dissolve.
8. Slowly add to melon mixture, stirring well.
9. Pour into crust.
10. Chill until firm.
11. Garnish pie with Cool Whip and melon balls.
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