This is a recipe from Mary Ann....trust(I know,I have said it before) THIS GIRL CAN COOK!!!!! This pie goes a long way as it is VERY rich but OHHHHH so elegant.........Do yourself a favor and try it BEFORE you make it for company! Trust me-your family will LOVE IT!
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup cognac
1/4 cup creme de cacao
2 cups heavy cream. whipped
1 graham cracker pie crust. 9 inches
chocolate curls for garnish
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in saucepan. Add 1/3 cup sugar, salt and egg yolks. Stir to blend. Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves and mixture thickens. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in cognac and creme de cacao. Chill till mixture start to mound slightly. Beat egg whites till stiff. Gradually beat in remaining sugar and fold into thickened cognac mixture. Fold in one cup of the whipped cream. Pour into crust. Chill several hours or overnight. Garnish with remaining whipped cream and chocolate curls.
We all have to cook sometimes! I enjoy cooking for folks who LOVE to eat! (Mostly, my Hubby) I want to share my favorites and I would Love to have you all add yours!!! "May the smells from you oven beckon warmth to your hearth! (and NOT the fire department!)
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