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California Avocado Margarita Chiffon Pie
Photo: Priscilla Du Preez

California Avocado Margarita Chiffon Pie

11 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

401
Calories
16g
Protein
27g
Fat
30g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Gelatin 1 envelope (7g) 23
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pie not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ oz Knox unflavored gelatin
  • 1 Cup sugar, divided
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ Cup lime juice
  • 1 ½ Cups pureed California Avocado
  • 4 eggs,seperated
  • ¼ Cup tequila
  • 3 Tbsp Triple Sec
  • 1 baked pie shell, 9 to 10 inches
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Directions

1

In a heavy saucepan, thoroughly mix gelatin, 3/4 cup sugar, and salt.

2

Stir in avocado puree, lime juice, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved, about 10 minutes.

3

Chill mixture, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.

4

When gelatin mixture is ready, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; beat in sugar.

5

Lightly stir 1 cup egg white into gelatin mixture to lighten; fold gelatin mixture into egg whites until thoroughly incorporated.

6

Pour into baked pie shell; chill until firm.

7

Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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