Pink Squirrel Pie And Almond Crust - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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3/4 cup oatmeal, in crumbs
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (3 ounce) package gelatin (unflavoured)
1/3 cup cold water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup Amaretto
2 1/2 tablespoons white chocolate liqueur
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
chopped toasted almond
Preparation
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FOR THE CRUST.
Combine crumbs and almonds. Add melted butter and almond extract. Mix well. Press into a 9\" springform pan, working crumbs up the sides slowly. Bake unflilled crust at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
FOR THE FILLING.
Soften gelatine in cold water according to package directions. Heat to dissolve, then allow to cool.
In a blender, process the cheese, sugar and softened gelatine. Blend thoroughly. Add the two liqueurs. Blend slightly.
Pour into bowl and chill in refrigerator until partially set. Beat with wire whisk until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared almond crust. Sprinkle with chopped toasted almonds. Chill until firm.
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