Dessert Recipes - Brandy Alexander Pie Recipe

Ingredients                 

• 2 envelopes Knox Unflavored Gelatin

• 3/4 cup cold whipping or heavy cream

• 3/4 cup milk, heated to boiling

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 3 Tbs brandy

• 3 Tbs crème de cacao

• 1 cup ice cubes (about 6-8) Chocolate-Coconut Crust (below) or 9-inch graham cracker crust 

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Method:

1. In 5-cup blender, sprinkle Unflavored Gelatin over chilled cream; let stand 3-4 minutes. Add hot milk and process at low speed until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.

2. Add sugar, brandy and crème de cacao; process at high speed until blended. Add ice cubes, one at a time; process at high speed until ice is melted.

3. Pour into prepared crust and chill until firm. Garnish' if desired, with maraschino cherries.

Chocolate-Coconut Crust: In medium bowl, combine one square (1 oz) unsweetened chocolate, melted, and 2 Tbs milk; stir in 2 cups flaked coconut and  cup confectioners' sugar. Press into 9-inch pie pan.