Cafe au lait Pie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups finely crushed biscotti or graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons ground coffee
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   To Prepare the Crust; Stir together cookies and butter and press into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.

3. 3

   Bake for 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Cool completely before use.

5. 5

   To Prepare the Filling; In a saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch and coffee grinds well.

6. 6

   Over medium heat, slowly whisk in the 2 cups of Whipping Cream.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.

8. 8

   Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 minute while continuing to whisk constantly.

9. 9

   Stir in the melted butter one tablespoon at a time.

10. 10

    Pour the filling into the pie crust and refrigerate until cold.

11. 11

    To Prepare Topping; Whip the remaining cup of Whipping cream with 2 tbsp of sugar until soft peaks form in the mix.

12. 12

    Swirl whipped cream over the coffee filling.

13. 13

    Chill for 1 hour.

14. 14

    Dust with cocoa and decorate with a few coffee beans.