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
- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
- 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
- ½ cup cold water
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cognac
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup creme de cacao
- 3 egg whites
- 2 cups whipping cream
Directions
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 452 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat14g | 68% |
Cholesterol145mg | 48% |
Sodium233mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate40g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars31g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium57mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium108mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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