BRANDY ALEXANDER PIE
This recipe was originally published in 1970, in an article in the New York Times by Craig Claiborne and Pierre Franey. I do not use the food coloring, but feel free to color the pie to your liking. "Cooking time" is refrigeration time. When I was submitting this recipe, Food.com made me specify an amount for the gelatin - it would not let me enter "one envelope" - just know that one envelope is the correct amount of gelatin.
Provided by xtine
Categories Pie
Time 8h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350ยบ. Combine the graham-cracker crumbs with the butter. Form in a 9-inch pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- Pour 1/2 cup cold water in a saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over it. Add 1/3 cup sugar, salt and egg yolks. Stir to blend. Place over low heat and stir until the gelatin dissolves and the mixture thickens. Do not boil. Remove from heat.
- Stir the Cognac and creme de cacao into the mixture. Chill until the mixture starts to mound slightly when nudged with a spoon.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff, then add the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and beat until peaks are firm. Fold the meringue into the thickened gelatin/egg yolk mixture.
- Whip the cream, then fold into the mixture. Add food coloring if desired. Turn the mixture into the crust, and garnish with chocolate curls. Chill several hours or overnight.
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Junior Wol
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of brandy, chocolate, and walnuts was divine. The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Samantha Stlouis
[email protected]This pie is delicious! The brandy flavor is subtle and the chocolate and walnuts add a nice richness. The crust is also very flaky. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who loves chocolate pie.
Samjhana Acharya
[email protected]I love this pie! The brandy flavor is subtle and the chocolate and walnuts add a nice richness. The crust is also very flaky. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who loves chocolate pie.
Taylor Vaughn
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and the presentation is beautiful. I would recommend this pie for a special occasion.
Basudeb Ray
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this pie. The brandy flavor was not overpowering and the pie was not too sweet. The crust was also very flaky. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who is looking for something different.
Wissam Kablawi
[email protected]This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this pie for a special occasion.
Kamrul Ridoy
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and creamy. The brandy flavor was subtle and added a nice complexity to the pie. I would definitely recommend this pie.
Ch. Yousuf
[email protected]This pie is delicious! The brandy flavor is subtle and the chocolate and walnuts add a nice richness. The crust is also very flaky. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who loves chocolate pie.
Scarlet Bruere
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this pie at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The brandy flavor is not overpowering and the pie is not too sweet. The crust is also very flaky. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who is looking for someth
Mario Flores
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and the presentation is beautiful. I would recommend this pie for a special occasion.
Faras John
[email protected]I love this pie! The brandy flavor is subtle and the chocolate and walnuts add a nice richness. The crust is also very flaky. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who loves chocolate pie.
Sherrie Morton
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and the filling was quick and easy to make. The pie was a hit with my family and friends.
AQBoss 333
[email protected]I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pie he had ever eaten. The flavors were perfect and the crust was so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Sajib Payda
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of brandy, chocolate, and walnuts was divine. The crust was flaky and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.