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–Crust– 36 Ea Oreo Cookies — de-sugared

1 Stick Butter Or Margarine — melted

–Filling– 6 Ea Egg Yolks

1 C Sugar

1 Tbsp Gelatin

1/2 C Cold Water

1 pt Whipped Cream

1/2 C Rum

Shaved Chocolate — for garnish

FOR THE CRUST:

Roll cookies fine and mix well with melted butter. Press into two 9″ pie plates and freeze.

FOR THE FILLING:

Beat egg yolks well. Add the sugar and beat until thick and creamy. Soak the gelatin in cold water. Place over a low flame and bring to a boil. Pour the gelatin over the egg mixture stirring briskly. Whip the cream until stiff. Fold into pie mixture and stir in the sum. Pour into 2 frozen pie shells. Sprinkle with shaved chocolate. Freeze until firm. Each pie serves 8.

Source: “Mountain Measures” –Junior League of Charleston, WV ed. 1974

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