1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup cold water
1 package unflavored gelatin
6 oz orangejuice concentrate frzn
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp grand marnier
9 to 10 graham cracker crust
1 orange slices for garnish
Directions
Put the cream into a small saucepan over high heat.
Just before it comes to a boil, put the cold water
into a blender and sprinkle in the gelatin, where it
should stand for a minute or so. Add the boiling
cream to the blender, process on low until all of the
gelatin has dissolved (2-3 min.).
Add the concentrated orange juice, cream cheese,
sugar, vanilla, and Grand Marnier; process until it is
all well blended. Chill for 15 to 20 minutes; pour
into the crust and chill until it firms up. Garnish
with orange slices or whole raspberries, strawberries,
or blackberries and serve.
From The Travelin' Gourmet Cookbook
Servings: 6 servings
Key Orange Pie Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Dessert; Fruit; Pie
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We hope you enjoy this Key Orange Pie recipe.
