Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Gelatin | 1 envelope (7g) | 23 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 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
- 1 Tbs. unflavored gelatin
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/4 c. cold water
- 2-3 tsp. grated lime peel
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1 c. sugar, divide
- 1 baked, 9" pie shell
- 1/3 c. lime juice
- 1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped
- Green food coloring
Directions
Soften gelatin in cold water. Beat egg yolks, add 1/2 cup sugar, lime juice, and salt.
Cook over hot water stirring constantly, until thickened. Add lime peel and gelatin.
Stir until gelatin is dissolved and add food coloring to tint a soft pale green. Cool.
Beat egg whites until stiff, adding remaining sugar slowly. Fold into lime mixture.
Pour into pie shell, chill until firm. Garnish with whipped cream or meringue.
Category:Haitian Recipes
Category:Haitian Desserts