BRANDY ALEXANDER PIE

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Try this cognac- and creme de cacao-flavored pie that is great for company. Be sure to make it ahead of time so it has time to chill.

Provided by TICKY TICKY TAMMY

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Chiffon Pie Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
½ cup cold water
⅔ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup cognac
3 egg yolks
¼ cup creme de cacao
3 egg whites
2 cups whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake crust in oven for 10 minutes; set aside.
  • In a saucepan, allow gelatin to soften in cold water. Add 1/3 cup sugar, salt, and beaten egg yolks; blend together. Heat over low heat stirring until gelatin dissolves and mixture coats spoon. Do not bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cognac and creme de cacao. Chill until mixture thickens.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; while beating, slowly add rest of sugar. Fold egg white and sugar mixture into the thickened filling.
  • Whip the heavy cream and gently fold half of it into the cognac mixture. Pour into graham cracker crust; cover and refrigerate for an hour. Garnish with remaining whipped cream and chocolate curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 144.8 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 232.8 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

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