Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        pie crust -- prepared
  1           envelope  unflavored gelatin
     1/2           cup  cold water
     1/4      teaspoon  peppermint extract
  3                     egg whites
     1/3           cup  sugar
  1                cup  whipping cream -- whipped
     1/2           cup  peppermint candy canes -- crushed

Preparation:

Have the baked pie crust ready. Soften the gelatin in water in a 1-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the mixture bubbles and the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat. Cool. Stir in the extract. Beat the egg whites in a 3-quart bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Beat in the sugar gradually until stiff and glossy. Beat in the gelatin mixture at low speed until mixed. Fold in the whipped cream and candy. Heap into shell. Decorate with small candy canes if desired. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Sprinkle with crushed candy just before serving for an added sparkle.

Nutritional Information:

1454 Calories (kcal); 88g Total Fat; (53% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 151g Carbohydrate; 326mg Cholesterol; 474mg Sodium