Nancy Allen, never just "Nancy," shared this recipe with my mom many years ago. Her pie became a family favorite for the adults.

Crust:

• 1 3/4 cup crushed chocolate cookies
• 1 stick butter, softened

Filling:

• 6 egg yolks
• 1 scant cup sugar
• 1 envelope gelatin
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 1/2 cup brandy

Garnish:

• Chocolate shavings

For the crust, combine softened butter with crushed cookies. Spread in pie pan, bottom and sides. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 to 15 minutes, just to set and get some crunch. For the filling, soak 1 envelope of gelatin in pan with generous 1/4 cup water; set aside. Whip 1 pint heavy cream till stiff; set aside. Put gelatin over low heat, bring to boil; set aside. Beat egg yolks and sugar in large bowl. Pour gelatin slowly over egg mixture, stirring briskly. Fold whipped cream into egg mixture with 1/2 cup brandy. Stir till cool and pour into pie shell. Decorate with chocolate shavings. Refrigerate until serving; chilling overnight is best.