No. 52 - Peppermint Pie

INGREDIENTS

For the crust:

1 9 ounce package

chocolate wafer cookies,

1/8 cup

granulated sugar

1 stick

butter, melted

For the filling:

envelope plain gelatin

1/4 cup

cold water

1/2 tsp

peppermint extract

2 cups

heavy whipping cream, divided

1 cup

crushed soft peppermint candy, plus extra for garnish

Garnish:

1 cup

heavy whipping cream

1/3 cup

sifted powdered sugar

1/2 tsp

vanilla or peppermint extract

Crushed peppermint