MAUI MACADAMIA NUT RUM PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• If madadamia nuts are salted, spread on towel and rub to remove as much salt as possible.
• Chop nuts and place in single layer on baking sheet.
• Toast about 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside.
• Combine sugar, gelatin, cornstarch and salt in blender or food processor.
• Add cream cheese and sour cream.
• Whirl, gradually adding milk, and continue blending or processing until smooth.
• Note: If using a food processor, add part of the milk, process and pour part of the mixture into top of a double boiler, then add remainder of milk and process. This will prevent an overflow from too much liquid.
• Place mixture in top of double boiler and cook over gently boiling water until thick and smooth, stirring constantly, about 15 minutes.
• Whisk some of the mixture into egg yolks. Return to pan, whisking as it continues to cook, about 3 minutes.
• Remove top of double boiler and set aside to cool slightly.
• Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• Stir rum into filling mixture and fold in egg whites.
• Chill until thickened but not firm.
• Whip cream until stiff and fold into filing along with half of the toasted nuts.
• Pour into prepared crust and chill at least 2 hours.
• Sprint top with remaining nuts just before serving.