Brandy Alexander Pie

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.

• Preparation Time: 60 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 452 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake crust in oven for 10 minutes; set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Remove from heat, stir in cognac and creme de cacao. Chill until mixture thickens.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.