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

 * 1) In a heavy saucepan, thoroughly mix gelatin, 3/4 cup Sugar, and salt.
 * 2) Stir in avocado puree, lime juice, and egg yolks.
 * 3) Cook over medium heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved, about 10 minutes.
 * 4) Chill mixture, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
 * 5) When gelatin mixture is ready, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; beat in Sugar.
 * 6) Lightly stir 1 cup egg white into gelatin mixture to lighten;
 * 7) Fold gelatin mixture into egg whites until thoroughly incorporated.
 * 8) Pour into baked pie shell; chill until firm.
 * 9) Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.