California Avocado Margarita Chiffon Pie

Ingredients

 * 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

Directions
METHOD

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

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

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

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

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

Pour into baked pie shell; chill until firm.

Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.