½ cup whipped cream (120 mL), plus more for garnish
shaved chocolate, to serve
⅔ cup crushed peppermint candies (85 g), for garnish
Nutrition Info
Calories 515
Fat 28g
Carbs 58g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 37g
Protein 6g
How to Make It
1. Step
Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
2. Step
In a medium heat-proof bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric hand mixer until combined.
3. Step
Add the water to a small pot over low heat and rest the bowl on top. Constantly beat the egg mixture on low speed until it reaches 160˚F (71˚C). Remove the bowl from the heat and stir as it cools.
4. Step
Lay a prepared pie crust in a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish. Lay a sheet of parchment paper over crust and place 4 spoons or dried beans in the center, weighing down the crust.
5. Step
Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool.
6. Step
Add the peppermint extract and melted chocolate to the egg mixture. Stir until combined.
7. Step
Gradually beat in the butter until well combined.
8. Step
Gradually fold in the whipped cream until just incorporated.
9. Step
Carefully spoon the filling into the prepared pie crust and chill for at least 2 hours.
10. Step
Garnish with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and crushed peppermint candies.
