Peppermint Party Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup peppermint candies, crushed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of prepared pie plate.
3. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs, one at a time, stirring until blended. Pour mixture into prepared crust.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let cool.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together heavy cream, melted white chocolate chips, and peppermint extract. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over cooled pie.
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Interesting Facts

• This pie can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
• This pie can also be frozen, tightly wrapped, for up to two months.
• You can use any type of candy for the topping, such as peppermints or crushed candy canes.