PEPPERMINT FREEZER PIE

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Refreshing peppermint ice cream plus fudgy chocolate plus fluffy meringue equals the perfect pie for the holidays! Kelli Bucy of Red Oak, Iowa shares this lovely dessert that's become a Christmas tradition. You can make and freeze the pie well in advance.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 quart peppermint ice cream, softened
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons crushed peppermint-stick candy

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Stir in milk and sugar. Cook and stir for 8 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool completely. , Spread half of the ice cream into pastry shell; freeze until firm. Spread half of the chocolate mixture over ice cream; freeze until set. Repeat layers. Freeze for several hours or overnight., In a heavy saucepan, combine the egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. , Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add vanilla. Beat on high until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Fold in peppermint candy. Spread over top of pie. Cover and freeze until serving. Pie may be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.