Christmas Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Mix gelatin, 1/4 cup sugar and salt in medium saucepan.
2. 2
   Beat together egg yolks and milk.
3. 3
   Stir in gelatin mixture.
4. 4
   Place over low heat until gelatin dissolves and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from heat; stir in peppermint. Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from spoon.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar; beat until stiff.
7. 7
   Fold in gelatin mixture.
8. 8
   Fold in whipped cream.
9. 9
   Add enough green food color to make a nice shade.
10. 10
    Pour into pie shell.
11. 11
    Chill until firm. Garnish with cherries.
12. 12
    Delicious.