DICK TAEUBER'S CORDIAL PIE

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Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 21

The Formula: cocktail; liquor (equal parts, 1/2 cup total, unless noted otherwise); crust; garnish
Brandy Alexander; Cognac, brown crème de cacao; graham cracker; chocolate curls
Chocolate mint; white crème de cacao, brown crème de cacao; chocolate cookie; chocolate curls
Grasshopper; white crème de menthe, green crème de menthe; chocolate cookie
Eggnog; rum; gingersnap; nutmeg
Banana mint; crème de banana, white crème de menthe; graham cracker
Pink squirrel; crème de almond, white crème de cacao; graham cracker
Brown velvet; triple sec, brown crème de cacao; chocolate cookie
Irish coffee; Irish whisky (use double strength coffee in place of water); graham cracker
Golden dream; Galliano, Cointreau (use 3/ 4 cup of orange juice in place of water, add 2 tablespoons grated orange peel); graham cracker; toasted coconut
Midnight cowboy; chocolate mint, brandy; chocolate cookie
Italian mousse; chocolate mint, vodka; chocolate cookie
Fifth Avenue; apricot brandy, brown crème de cacao; chocolate cookie
Raspberry Alexander; 3 ounces raspberry brandy, 1 ounce white crème de cacao; graham cracker
Blackberry Alexander; 3 ounces blackberry brandy, 1 ounce white crème de cacao; graham cracker
Banana chocolate cream; crème de banana, white crème de cacao; chocolate cookie
George Washington; chocolate mint, cherry brandy; chocolate cookie
Shady lady; coffee-flavored brandy, triple sec (use coffee in place of water); chocolate cookie
Cheri Suisse; cherry Suisse (cherry chocolate); chocolate cookie
Vandermint; Vandermint (chocolate mint); chocolate cookie
Sabra; Sabra (orange chocolate); chocolate cookie

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine crumbs with butter. Form in a 9-inch pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool. 2. 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 mixture thickens. Do not boil! Remove from heat. 3. Stir the liqueurs or liquor into the mixture. Then chill until the mixture starts to mound slightly when nudged with a spoon. 4. Beat the egg whites until stiff, then add remaining 1/ 3 cup sugar and beat until peaks are firm. Fold the meringue into the thickened mixture. 5. Whip the cream, then fold into the mixture. Add food coloring if desired. Turn the mixture into the crust. Add garnish, if desired. Chill several hours or overnight. Serves 6.

Wikum Chathuranga
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This pie is simply delicious. The cordial filling is perfectly balanced, and the crust is flaky and golden brown. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Badhon Roy
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I've made this pie several times, and it's always a success. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers, and it's also a great way to impress your friends and family.


Iddrisu Rubabatu
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover cordial. I always have a few bottles in my fridge, and this pie is a delicious way to use them up.


Lilia Vanrouge
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I'm not a fan of cordial, but I loved this pie! The filling was still sweet and flavorful, even without the cordial. And the crust was to die for.


Kiomi Jackson
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This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a weeknight dessert. It's always a hit.


Niya Williams
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The cordial filling was sweet and tangy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Mohamed Najran
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert that is sure to wow your guests.


Aashika Kafle
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I love cordial, so I was excited to try this pie. It did not disappoint! The filling was bursting with flavor, and the crust was perfectly crispy.


Jay Davila
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I'm not a baker, but this pie was easy to make and turned out great. The instructions were clear and concise, and the pie was ready in no time.


Sakura Animation
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This pie was a hit at my last party! The filling was smooth and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.