Choco-Mint Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In medium saucepan, combine gelatin, the 1/2 cup sugar and salt.
2. 2
   Add milk and chocolate.
3. 3
   Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved and chocolate is melted.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; stir small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks.
5. 5
   Return to saucepan; cook and stir until mixture thickens and boils.
6. 6
   Remove from heat; add peppermint extract and cool until partially set. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form;
7. 7
   gradually add the 1/4 cup sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
8. 8
   Fold into chocolate mixture.
9. 9
   Fold in whipped topping.
10. 10
    Turn into baked pie shell.
11. 11
    Chill until filling is set.
12. 12
    Garnish with additional whipped topping and crushed peppermint candy.