Peppermint Pie

Name: Peppermint Pie
Ingredients: 1 envelope (1 Tbsp.) gelatin; 1/4 c. cold water; 2 egg yolks, unbeaten; 1/2 c. finely chopped peppermint stick candy; 1/2 c. cream, whipped; few drops red food coloring; 2 egg whites; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 baked 9-inch pie shell or 1 large graham cracker crust (plain or chocolate)

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 envelope (1 Tbsp.) gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
2 egg yolks, unbeaten
1/2 c. finely chopped peppermint stick candy
1/2 c. cream, whipped
few drops red food coloring
2 egg whites
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
1 baked 9-inch pie shell or 1 large graham cracker crust (plain or chocolate)

Directions

1

Mix gelatin and cold water.
2

Combine egg yolks and milk and cook and stir over low heat until mixture coats a metal spoon. Dissolve gelatin in hot milk mixture.
3

Add candy and stir until dissolved.
4

Chill.
5

When mixture is slightly thickened, fold in whipped cream and coloring.
6

Beat egg whites with salt until foamy, then add sugar gradually, beating until peaks hold.
7

Fold in gelatin mixture.
8

Spoon into pie shell; chill until firm. Spread with topping, if desired and re-chill.