Angel Peppermint Pie

Angel Peppermint Pie


4 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups boiling water
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pie shell, baked
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
2 sticks peppermint candy, crushed


Mix cornstarch, salt and 3/4 cup sugar in saucepan. Slowly add boiling water. Cook slowly until thick and clear. Beat egg whites with 3 tablespoons sugar; gradually add hot mixture while beating. Cool, pur into baked pie shell and top with whipped cream. Serve with peppermint sprinkled over top.