Coffee Brandy Pie

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 doz. ladyfingers
  • 1 envelope plain gelatin
  • 1/4 c. brandy
  • 1 1/4 c. rich milk
  • 2 tsp. instant coffee
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 c. whipping cream
  • 1 c. chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Split ladyfingers.
  2. Arrange over bottom and sides of buttered 9-inch pie plate, flat side down, making a crust.
  3. Soften gelatin in brandy.
  4. Combine milk, coffee, salt, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla and beaten egg yolks in top of double boiler.
  5. Cook over hot water, stirring until dissolved.
  6. Remove from heat and cool.
  7. When mixture begins to jell, fold in egg whites, beaten to a meringue with remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cream of tartar, then fold in stiffly beaten cream and 3/4 cup nuts.
  8. Mound into ladyfinger crust.
  9. Garnish top of pie with remaining chopped nuts.
  10. Chill until firm.
  11. Serves 6 to 8.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

879 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.1g 22% DV
Total Fat 26.6g 34% DV
Carbs 136.7g 50% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 59.9g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10100.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 4670.3mg 99% DV
Cholesterol 149.5mg 50% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 167mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 14.1mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 1mcg 5% DV
Calcium 216mg 17% DV
Iron 4.4mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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