Frozen puddle in the middle of a pothole pie
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Or just pothole pie for short, because that is exactly what this pie looks like with the sheen of the gelatin before you add the cream. This pie is dark, and so has been this winter. But the inspiration comes from a very bright spot. Grandma Emiline from Wiscasset, Maine, always made a refreshing coffee aspic jelly from leftover brew over the holidays. With this in mind I set out to create a pie interpretation of this beloved coffee gelatin. The discovery of Evan Williams Honey Reserve Kentucky liqueur made with extra-aged bourbon infused with real honey adds a lovely spike. Using whatever whiskey you might like, this can be a solid form of an Irish coffee. Hey, it's close to St. Patrick's Day, isn't it? This may be my Irish blood talking. The ginger Domaine de Canton is another great option for a spike. This pie might look a little dark and scary, but I have enjoyed two pieces. Is that wrong, or just odd? In any case, there is a lot of caffeine in this pie. You will be wakeful to see spring roll in after a slice. Warning: don't try sampling this at home just before bedtime. It is best in the late afternoon. This keeps well: After 4 days the crust has softens without becoming soggy.
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