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.
Provided by TICKY TICKY TAMMY
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Chiffon Pie Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 144.8 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 232.8 mg, Sugar 30.5 g
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Md Srabon
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a party or a special occasion.
charity tony
[email protected]This pie is definitely not for the faint of heart. The brandy flavor is very strong, but I personally loved it.
Chidera Prisca
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The crust was too tough and the filling was too runny.
Lafayette Simmons
[email protected]This pie was a labor of love, but it was worth it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Anik
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pie recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The flavors were amazing and the crust was perfect.
Ethan Bolling
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this pie was surprisingly easy to make. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better.
Kristian Cuca
[email protected]This pie was a bit too boozy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I'll try making it with less brandy next time.
Kais Odaa
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to stay together, but other than that, this pie was delicious. I'll definitely be trying it again.
Guram Gudashvili
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still enjoyable. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Sherita Finney
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of brandy, but I loved this pie! The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was perfectly crisp.
Than Maung
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.
joy Kahan
[email protected]I made this for guests last weekend and they were all raving about it. It's a great dessert for any occasion!
Rojina Tuladhar
[email protected]Was so delicious, and it was really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nancy Freer
[email protected]This pie was a hit! The combination of flavors was perfect.