Chocolate crumb crust
2 ts Unflavored gelatin
3 tb Water
1/3 c Kahlua
6 Squares semisweet chocolate
4 lg Eggs; separated
1/3 c Granulated sugar
1/2 c Unsalted macadamia or cashew
-nuts; chopped
Prepare crumb crust. Cool; chill while preparing filling.
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in top of double boiler, let stand 5 min.
to soften. Set over simmering water to dissolve. Add Kahlua and chocolate.
Heat and stir until melted. Beat egg yolks until thick and light yellow.
Beat in hot chocolate-Kahlua mixture. Cool 15-20 min. Beat egg whites to
soft peaks. Beat in sugar gradually to form meringue. Fold into chocolate
mixture. Beat 1/2 cups cream stiff and fold in. Chill mixture until mounds
on spoon Fold in chopped nuts and heap into crust. Chill 4-5 hours or
overnight. Shortly before serving, beat remaining 1/2 cup cream stiff. Pipe
cream on top.
Yields
8 Servings