On Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:24:33 -0500, "cshenk"
> wrote:

>US Janet wrote:
>
>> TOn Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:59:08 -0500, "cshenk"
>> > wrote:
>>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:44:20 PM UTC-5, US Janet wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > This was my Dad's favorite
>> >> >
>> >> > SNOW PIE
>> >> > Printed from COOKS.COMhttps://cooks.com/rz0g13mg
>> >> > 3/4 c. sugar
>> >> > 1 c. boiling water
>> >> > 1 tsp. vanilla
>> >> > 3 egg whites
>> >> > 2 tbsp. cornstarch
>> >> > Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add boiling water and cook until thick
>> >> > and clear. When cool add to egg whites that have been beaten and
>> >> > add vanilla. Put in pastry crust. Set in refrigerator to cool.
>> When >> > ready to serve cover with whipped cream sweetened and
>> flavored with >> > vanilla.
>> >> >
>> >> > Janet US
>> >> >
>> >> I would like to see a picture of this dessert.
>> >
>> > I'm trying to wrap my head around uncooked eggwhites added to cooled
>> > other things. Maybe they mean 'just a little cooled?
>>
>> For an example, think of Angel Food Cake preparation. Nothig is hot
>> or warm there. Cooked egg whites aren't going to be able to be beaten
>> to peaks. Nor is the beaten mixture supposed to be cooked by the
>> batter.
>> Janet US
>
>Ok, I see. They are the topping.

no, they are folded into the rest of the ingredients that have let
come to room temperature. They fluff the rest of the ingredients.
Then the mixture is put in the pie shell. Then all is refrigerated.
Then all is topped with whipped cream.
Janet US