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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Md Bahauddin
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie didn't turn out very well. The crust was too hard and the filling was too runny.
Silvia Rosario
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Tamati Rogerson
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this pie. The brandy, chocolate, and cream are all perfectly balanced.
Nitesh Kumar
[email protected]This pie is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Sandra Harless
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pie, but I really enjoyed this one. The brandy flavor is very subtle and it really adds a nice depth of flavor. The pie is also very easy to make.
Durgesh Ojha
[email protected]This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the crust is so flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.
Diane Witte
[email protected]I've never made a brandy alexander pie before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The pie turned out perfectly and it was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.
candace campbell
[email protected]I made this pie for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The pie was so creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfect.
Sumon Joy
[email protected]This pie is a great way to use up leftover brandy. I had a bottle of brandy that I didn't know what to do with, so I decided to try this recipe. The pie turned out great and I'm so glad I found a use for my leftover brandy.
Ryan Lewis
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie didn't turn out very well. The crust was too hard and the filling was too runny.
Billal Mia
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly. I think I might have needed to bake it for a little longer.
Suuri Yusuf
[email protected]This pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.
Darrin Knebel
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of brandy, but I really enjoyed this pie. The brandy flavor is very subtle and it doesn't overpower the other flavors in the pie. The crust is also very flaky and the filling is very creamy.
Felix Danquah
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious! I made it for my family for dessert and they all raved about it. The crust is so flaky and the filling is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this pie again.
willis nelson jr
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The brandy flavor is subtle but it really adds a nice depth of flavor. The pie is also very easy to make.
moleen matsinde
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is so smooth and rich, and the crust is the perfect balance of flaky and crispy.
Emmy Ross
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy filling and the crunchy crust. I'll definitely be making this again.