Peppermint Pie Recipe

Name: Peppermint Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
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)

Servings: persons

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)

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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 envelope (1 Tbsp.) gelatin, 1/4 c. cold water, 2 egg yolks, unbeaten, 1/2 c. finely chopped peppermint stick candy, and more.

Yes, Peppermint Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peppermint Pie

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