Irish Whiskey Pie

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

Directions

1. 1

   Soften the gelatin in the coffee, then add half the sugar, the salt, and the egg yolks.

2. 2

   Heat this mixture with stirring until the gelatin is dissolved and the mixture has thickened.

3. 3

   Add the whiskey & liqueur and chill until thickened, but not firm.

4. 4

   Beat the egg whites until stiff, gradually adding the remaining sugar, then fold into the gelatin mixture.

5. 5

   Whip one cup of the heavy cream and fold into the mixture.

6. 6

   Place this mixture into the pie shell and chill for several hours, or overnight.

7. 7

   Before serving whip the remaining cream and sweeten to taste. Spread over the chilled pie and garnish as desired.