Chocolate Peppermint Silk Pie

 CREDIT TO Pierce Abernathy ("Tasty Team") 

Ingredients
for 8 servings


 * 3 eggs
 * ½ cup sugar
 * 1 ½ cups water
 * 1 pie crust, prepared
 * 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
 * 8 oz chocolate, melted
 * ½ cup butter, cubed
 * ½ cup whipped cream, plus more for garnish
 * shaved chocolate, to serve
 * ⅔ cup crushed peppermint candies, for garnish

Preparation

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
 * 2) In a medium heat-proof bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric hand mixer until combined.
 * 3) 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) 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) Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool.
 * 6) Add the peppermint extract and melted chocolate to the egg mixture. Stir until combined.
 * 7) Gradually beat in the butter until well combined.
 * 8) Gradually fold in the whipped cream until just incorporated.
 * 9) Carefully spoon the filling into the prepared pie crust and chill for at least 2 hours.
 * 10) Garnish with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and crushed peppermint candies.
 * 11) Enjoy! ▪