Eight Minute Light N Fruity Pie Recipes

8-MINUTE LIGHT'N FRUITY PIE

Steps:

• Completely dissolve gelatin in boiling water, stirring about 3 minutes.
• Add ice cubes and stir constantly until gelatin is thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove any unmelted ice.
• Using wire whip, blend in whipped topping; then whip until smooth.
• Fold in fruit if using.
• Chill if necessary, until mixture will mound.
• Spoon into pie crust.
• Chill 2 hours.

PASSION FRUIT PIE

Steps:

• For crust: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine crumbs, butter and sugar in medium bowl. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of 9 inch pie pan. Bake until set, about 8 minutes. Cool.
• Filling: If using fresh passion fruit, cut in half and scoop out pulp. Blend gently in food processor until seeds separate from pulp but do not crush seeds. Strain puree.
• Put 3/4 cup puree in heavy medium saucepan. Mix in yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, gelatin and salt. Stir constantly over low heat until sugar and gelatin are dissolved and it has thickened so your finger drawn across the back of the spoon leaves a trail, about 3-4 minutes. Do not boil.
• Strain puree/egg mixture into a medium bowl and cool stirring occasionally.
• Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar into soft peaks. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar slowly and continue beating until stiff but not dry.
• Fold whites into fruit puree.
• Whip cream in another bowl and fold into fruit mixture. Fold in citron is using.
• Spoon filling into crust, cover with plastic and freeze at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared up to three days ahead).
• Let pie stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with candied violets or shaved chocolate, if desired.

FROSTY FRUIT PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine banana slices and lemon juice; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well. Arrange banana slices over bottom of crust. Spread with frozen yogurt. Top with fruit cocktail and whipped topping. Freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with raspberries and pecans.

NO BAKE-LIGHT AND FRUITY PIE

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin completely in water, stirring about 3 minute.
• Add ice cubes and stir constantly until gelatin is thickened about 2-3 minute Remove any unmelted ice.
• Using wire whisk, blend in whip cream then whip until smooth, Fold in fruit and chill, if necessary until mixture is mound.
• Spoon into crust. Chill 2 hours Garnish with additional fruit, if desired.

LIGHT 'N' FRUITY PIE

Steps:

• Dissolve gelatin completely in boiling water, stirring about 3 minutes. Add ice cubes and stir constantly till gelatin is thickened, about 2 - 3 minutes. Remove any undissolved ice.
• Using wire whip, blend in whipped topping; then whip till smooth. Fold in fruit and chill, if necessary, till mixture will mount.
• Spoon into pie crust. Chill 2 hours. Garnish with additional fruit, if desired.

STRAWBERRY PIE VI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine gelatin and boiling water. Stir 3 minutes, or until gelatin is dissolved. Add ice and stir until gelatin thickens and cools. Fold in the whipped topping and strawberries. Chill until mixture will mound, then spoon into crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

LIGHT COOL 'N EASY PIE

Steps:

• Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Whisk in 2 cups COOL WHIP until well blended. Refrigerate 30 min. or until thick enough to mound.
• Spoon into crust. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.
• Top with remaining COOL WHIP just before serving.

LIGHT STRAWBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1-1/2 cups; transfer to a saucepan. Whisk in the pudding mix and gelatin until combined. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pineapple. Remove from the heat; cool for 10 minutes. , Add the strawberries; toss gently to coat. Pour into crust. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Garnish each piece with 1 tablespoon whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

COOL 'N EASY PIE

Steps:

• In large bowl, stir boiling water into gelatin at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Mix cold water and ice to measure 3/4 cup. Add to gelatin, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove any remaining ice.
• Stir in whipped topping with wire whisk until smooth. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is very thick and will mound. Spoon filling into crust. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with sliced strawberries before serving.

FRUIT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together cherries, cherry pie filling, currants, cranberries, gooseberries, apples, sugar, cinnamon, and almond extract. Allow to set 15 minutes.
• Spoon equal amounts of fruit mixture into 3 pastry-lined 9 inch pie pans. Dot each pie with 1 tablespoon butter. Cover each pie with top pastry. Seal edges and cut steam vents in tops.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown.