1 env. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. milk
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. brandy or rum
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. soft macaroon crumbs
1/2 c. pecans, chopped fine
2 tbsp. ground almonds
3 egg whites
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 baked 9" pastry shell
1 c. or more fresh strawberries
1 c. whipping cream
1/3 c. raisins, chopped

In saucepan combine gelatin and 1/4 cup of sugar, add milk, egg yolks and salt. Cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened and gelatin is dissolved. Stir in brandy and vanilla. Chill until partially set. Stir in macaroon crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans, raisins, almonds. In mixer bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks, gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks. Fold into gelatin mixture. Put into pastry shell. Chill until set. Slice strawberries, arrange on top of pie. Whip cream to soft peaks, spoon over pie. Serves 6.