Brandy Alexander Pie
Chocolate cream pie » tide & thyme.
Recipe Summary 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.
Ingredients | Chocolate Cream Pie Recipes1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin½ cup cold water⅔ cup white sugar⅛ teaspoon salt¼ cup cognac3 egg yolks¼ cup creme de cacao3 egg whites2 cups whipping creamDirectionsPreheat 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.Info | Chocolate Cream Pie Recipesprep:
1 hr
cook:
10 mins
additional:
1 hr
total:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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