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Eggnog: Eggnog Pie

Source of Recipe

www.ichef.com


List of Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons brandy
1 cup milk
3 eggs, separated
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup bourbon or dark rum
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup whipping cream, divided
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
ground nutmeg
prepared pie crust


Recipe

Dissolve gelatin in brandy; set aside. Scald milk in top of double boiler. Beat egg yolks and 1/4 c sugar at medium speed. Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot milk into yolk mixture; add to remaining hot milk, stirring constantly. Cook over simmering water, stirring until thick, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in softened gelatin, bourbon, vanilla and 1/4 tsp nutmeg.

Chill, stirring occasionally until mixture mounds when dropped from a spoon. Beat egg whites and salt until foamy; add 3 tbs sugar and beat until stiff. Fold into custard. Beat 1/2 c whipping cream until soft peaks form; fold into custard. Pour filling into prepared crust; chill 3 hours or until set. Beat remaining 1/2 c whipping cream until foamy; add 1 tbs powdered sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Garnish pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.