Brandy Alexander Pie

Brandy Alexander Pie
8 servings

Ingredients:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbs. cornstarch
2 cups milk
4 egg whites
4 slightly beaten egg yolks
1 - 2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup EACH Creme de Cocoa and Brandy
1 9 inch chocolate cookie crust.

Preparation:
Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.
In a 2 quart saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch.
Stir in milk and egg yolks. Cook till mixture thickens and bubbles.
Remove 1 cup and stir in cocoa and vanilla.
Spread evenly on crust.
Stir softened gelatin into remaining custard.
Add liquors.
Chill to partially set.
Add 1/4 cup superfine sugar to egg whites. Beat till stiff peaks. Fold in to chilled custard.
Pile on top of chocolate layer.
Chill 4 to 6 hours till set.

Hint:
Garnish with whipped cream rosettes and shaved chocolate.