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brandy alexander pie

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Recipe by
Jacki Allen
Madison, WI

I attended dinner at the home of my boss and this was the dessert that his lovely wife presented. I had to ask for the recipe!

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Ingredients For brandy alexander pie

  • 1
    envelope knox gelatine
  • 1/2 c
    cold water
  • 2/3 c
    sugar, divided
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 3
    eggs, seperated
  • 1/4 c
    brandy
  • 1/4 c
    creme de cacao
  • 1 c
    whipping cream
  • 1
    9-inch graham cracker crust

How To Make brandy alexander pie

  • 1
    Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in saucepan. Add 1/3 cup sugar, salt, egg yolks and blend. Heat over low heat, stirring until thickened. DO NOT BOIL!
  • 2
    Remove from heat and stir in brandy, creme de cacao. Chill until thickened. Whip the cream.
  • 3
    Beat egg whites till stiff and add balance of sugar slowly. Fold into gelatin mixture. Fold in whipped cream and turn into crust. Chill until ready to serve.
  • 4
    Garnish as desired. Sometimes I place a couple of maraschino cherries as garnish.

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