Rum Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg yolks until light; add sugar.
2. 2
   Soak gelatin in cold water; put over low heat until dissolved.
3. 3
   Pour over sugar and egg mixture, stirring briskly.
4. 4
   Whip cream until stiff; fold into the egg mixture and flavor with rum.
5. 5
   Cool until the mixture begins to set, then pour into pie shell.
6. 6
   Chill until firm.
7. 7
   Sprinkle top generously with shaved bittersweet chocolate curls.
8. 8
   Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
9. 9
   Serve cold.
10. 10
    Yields 1 pie.