05 June 2010

Summer Time is Spy Pie Time


I actually just pulled this recipe back out now that even Hell is trying to stay cool from the searing heat.  It's a family classic, my Pepa loves it, and damnit, it's just great in summer.  Since I grew up with it, it's one of those things I can't imagine summer without it!

Spy Pie

Ingredients
1 package of partially thawed berries (any flavor or mix), about 16oz
****KEEP THEM PARTIALLY THAWED****
1 cup sugar
2 egg whites
2 tbsp lemon juice 
1/2 - 3/4 of large tub of Cool Whip (do not get the Extra Creamy kind!)
2 graham cracker pie crusts (if you can find the extra serving ones, those work great!)

Directions
Mix the first four ingredients together in a LARGE bowl on high speed with a hand mixer (I haven't tried my Kitchen Aid with this yet, but I can attest that it gets messy and you need a large bowl) for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
Then mix in Cool Whip until light and fluffy.  Pour in to pie crusts.  Mound it up!  Left overs are great for custard cups
Freeze for at least 3 hours, until very firm.  Top with more Cool Whip, shaved chocolate, berries, etc.