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1 chocolate ready-to-use pie crust
1/4 c. Irish whiskey
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 3/4 c. whipped topping
1 T. mint jelly
2 T. sugar
2 eggs, separated
green food coloring
2/3 c. light cream
dash salt
Custard
Mixture:
Combine gelatin, 1 Tablespoon sugar, and
salt in saucepan.
Beat egg yolks lightly. Add egg yolks, cream and whiskey
to gelatin mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly,
until mixture thickens slightly. Stir in mint jelly. Chill
until mixture begins to thicken.
Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Beat in
remaining sugar until
mixture holds a stiff peak. Fold meringue and 2 cups whipped
topping into custard mixture. Add green food coloring to desired
shade. Turn mixture into crust. Garnish with remaining whipped topping
and refrigerate until firm.
Let stand at room temperature for 2
hours before serving.
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