Andy's Chocolate Eggnog Layer Pie

Directions

1. In a small bowl, soften the gelatin in the water. Set aside. In a 1-quart.
2. saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in the eggnog. Cook over med. heat, stirring constantly, till thickened. Cook for 2 min. Remove from the heat and add in the gelatin mix, stirring till dissolved.
3. Divide the filling in half, setting half aside to cold. Add in the melted chocolate and vanilla to half; stir well, and pour into the pie shell.
4. Refrigeratetill set.
5. Add in rum extract to the remaining filling. Whip 1 c. of cream and fold into the cooled mix. Spoon over the chocolate layer and chill.
6. Whip the remaining cream and add in the confectioners sugar. Spread over the pie, or possibly pipe from a pastry bag, and garnish with chocolate curls, if you like.
7. Serves 6 to 8.