Nesselrode Pie Food

NESSELRODE PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and cocoa to form fine crumbs. Add the butter and pulse to combine.
• Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9" pie plate. Bake until lightly toasted, 10 to 14 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 cup milk and the rum in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until small bubbles appear around the edges. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and brown sugar until thick and pale, about 2 minutes.
• Whisking constantly, gradually pour the warm milk over the egg mixture. Return to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 12 to 17 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the chestnut purée until smooth (if you can't whisk it smooth, transfer to a food processor and purée).
• Place the remaining 1⁄4 cup milk in a bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk into the warm chestnut mixture to combine, then pass through a strainer, return to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cool to the touch, 45 minutes to 1 hour (do not leave longer or the gelatin will set).
• Using an electric mixer, beat the cream in a large bowl until medium-stiff peaks form. Stir a spoonful of heavy cream into the chestnut mixture to loosen, then fold in the remaining cream. Transfer to the prepared crust and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
• If desired, top with chocolate curls or shavings before serving.

NESSELRODE PIE

Steps:

• Heat the milk in a saucepan and when it is warm, add the gelatin. Stir to dissolve. Bring just to the simmer and remove from the heat.
• Put the egg yolks in a mixing bowl and add one-quarter cup of sugar. Beat until golden yellow and slightly thickened. Add the hot milk mixture, stirring vigorously.
• Pour this liquid into a saucepan and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the custard coats the spoon with a film. The correct temperature on a thermometer is 180 degrees. Immediately pour the mixture into a cold mixing bowl so that it does not cook further. Add the Nesselrode mix and stir. Let cool.
• Beat the egg whites until foamy. Continue beating while gradually adding the remaining one-third cup of sugar. Beat until stiff and fold this into the custard mixture.
• Beat the cream until stiff and fold it into the custard. Pour the mixture into the pie shell. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight until set.

EASY NESSELRODE PIE*

Steps:

• 1. Mix dry pudding mix with crushed pineapple.
• 2. Whip in Cool Whip & softened cream cheese (optional).
• 3. Pour into baked pie shell. Refrigerate until set.

NESSELRODE PIE

Steps:

• Combine gelatin, salt, nutmeg, and 3 tbsp sugar in saucepan.
• In small bowl, whisk egg yolks together with milk.
• Add to gelatin mixture in saucepan.
• Cook and stir over medium-low heat, until mixture is thickened and can coat a spoon.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in lemon peel and rum.
• Refrigerate for 40 minutes, or until cold but not yet firm.
• Beat eggs whites on high speed until soft peaks form.
• Add 1/4 cup sugar, a little at a time.
• Beat until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved.
• Fold gelatin mixture and mixed candied fruit into egg white mixture.
• Fill prepared pie crust with mixture.
• Chill until set, at least 1 hour.
• Garnish with whipped cream and candied pineapple.

NESSELRODE PUDDING PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in the rum and cold water; set aside to soften.
• Scald the cream and milk in a saucepan, taking care not to scorch.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
• In the top of a double boiler, off the heat, whisk together the salt, 2 T of the sugar, and the egg yolks.
• In a steady stream, add the milk and cream to the mixture, stirring constantly.
• Set the top of the double boiler over simmering water and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick (approximately ten minutes); do not boil.
• Remove from heat and stir in gelatin mixture.
• Set aside.
• In a bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
• Fold drained Nesselrode fruit sauce gently into the egg whites, then fold the mixture into the reserved gelatin mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate approximately 10 to 20 minutes.
• Turn mixture into a baked pie shell or spoon into 8 parfait glasses.
• Chill until firm or overnight.
• Sprinkle generously with chocolate shavings for garnish, if desired.