Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust
  • 1/2 cup strong coffee, cold
  • 1 (1 1/2 teaspoon) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 6 tablespoons Irish whiskey
  • 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (Kahlua, Tia Maria)
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Method

  • Soften the gelatin in the coffee, then add half the sugar, the salt, and the egg yolks.
  • Heat this mixture with stirring until the gelatin is dissolved and the mixture has thickened.
  • Add the whiskey & liqueur and chill until thickened, but not firm.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff, gradually adding the remaining sugar, then fold into the gelatin mixture.
  • Whip one cup of the heavy cream and fold into the mixture.
  • Place this mixture into the pie shell and chill for several hours, or overnight.
  • Before serving whip the remaining cream and sweeten to taste. Spread over the chilled pie and garnish as desired.