Bob's Peppermint Pie

• 1 envelope plain gelatin
• 1/4  cup  cold water
• 1/2  cup  whipping cream, plus 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped
• 8  ounce  peppermint candy, soft type (recommended: Bob's)
• 1 chocolate cookie crust

Soften gelatin in water, set aside. Put half cup whipping cream in small saucepan with candy and cook over low heat until candy melts. Add gelatin, mix well. Let cool and fold in whipped cream. Pour into crust. Chill.

Yield: 1 pie
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen