Brandy Alexander Pie

Ingredients

• 1 prepared graham cracker crust , 9 inch
• 1 package unflavored gelatin , .25 ounce
• 0.5 cups cold water
• 0.67 cups white sugar
• 0.13 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 cups cognac
• 3 eggs yolks
• 0.25 cups creme de cacao
• 3 eggs whites
• 2 cups whipping cream

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 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.

3. 3

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

4. 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.

5. 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.