KAREN'S WHITE RUSSIAN MOUSSE PIE

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Don't remember where this came from...but it's a great special occasion dessert. Tastes just like a white russian, only not in liquid form. And it's much easier than you'd expect. Cooking time does not include chilling time.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10 , 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 30 wafers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
3 ounces unflavored gelatin (1 envelope...not positive it's 3 oz., just use 1 pkg)
1/4 cup cold water
3 eggs, separated
7 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup Kahlua, plus
1 tablespoon Kahlua
2 tablespoons vodka
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons Kahlua
2 tablespoons sugar
white chocolate curls, and (optional)
dark chocolate curls (optional)

Steps:

  • For crust: Combine first 3 ingredients in 9-inch springform pan; press into bottom and up sides. Refrigerate until firm.
  • For filling: Sprinkle gelatin over water in small bowl. Set in pan of simmering water and stir until dissolved. Whisk yolks and 4 tablespoons sugar in large bowl until thickened and light. Gradually whisk in dissolved gelatin. Blend in 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Kahlua and vodka. Set in larger bowl filled with ice and stir until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff and shiny. Fold into gelatin mixture. Beat 1/2 cup cream to stiff peaks. Fold into gelatin mixture. Turn filling into crust. Refrigerate pie at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • For topping: Beat 1 cup whipping cream to soft peaks. Add 3 tablespoons Kahlua and 2 tablespoons sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Swirl topping over pie. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.6, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 156.1, Sodium 228, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 29.3, Protein 13.7

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