WAITRESS + MARSHMALLOW MERMAID PIE

This inventive, funny, and (sometimes) sad movie had so many incredible pies to choose from. I loved the scenes of Jenna being in her “happy place” baking :-)

Directed by: Adrienne Shelly

Starring: Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Cheryl Hines, and Jeremy Sisto

Screenplay by: Adrienne Shelly

Dr. Pomatter: “Did you make that marshmallow pie that you brought me?”

Jenna Hunterson: “Yes I did. Marshmallow Mermaid Pie. I invented it when I was nine years old, in my mermaid phase.”

Dr. Pomatter: “That was probably the best pie I’ve ever tasted in my life. That pie it was…that pie was biblically good, that’s how good it was. That pie could win pie contests and ribbons and things.”

Marshmallow Mermaid Pie (recipe from Jenna’s Pie Palace: http://www.jennaspiepalace.com/the-recipes/category/mermaid)

1 blind-baked pie crust, cooled (I used this recipe: https://www.sweetandsavorybyshinee.com/flaky-pie-crust/)

2 egg whites, at room temperature

1 tsp. gelatin powder

4-5 drops green food coloring (I used teal)

1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. granulated sugar

1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream

1 tsp. coconut extract

Multi-colored mini-marshmallows

Shredded coconut

Soak gelatin powder in 1/4 c. water for 10 minutes, then dissolve in a bowl over a small pot of boiling water (or use a double boiler) until the mixture is clear. Let cool and set aside.

In a stand mixer, start to whip the egg whites on a low speed and slowly increase the speed to high. When stiff peaks form, add the granulated sugar 1 tbsp. at a time at medium-high speed. On high speed, slowly pour in the gelatin mixture. Then add the food coloring until you get your desired shade of mermaid green.

Spread the marshmallow pudding into the crust and refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.

Whip the heavy whipping cream and coconut extract until stiff peaks form. Spread onto the top of the pie.

Decorate with shredded coconut and mini-marshmallows. Refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing.