Coffee Brandy Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Split ladyfingers.
2. 2
   Arrange over bottom and sides of buttered 9-inch pie plate, flat side down, making a crust.
3. 3
   Soften gelatin in brandy.
4. 4
   Combine milk, coffee, salt, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla and beaten egg yolks in top of double boiler.
5. 5
   Cook over hot water, stirring until dissolved.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and cool.
7. 7
   When mixture begins to jell, fold in egg whites, beaten to a meringue with remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cream of tartar, then fold in stiffly beaten cream and 3/4 cup nuts.
8. 8
   Mound into ladyfinger crust.
9. 9
   Garnish top of pie with remaining chopped nuts.
10. 10
    Chill until firm.
11. 11
    Serves 6 to 8.