Peppermint Cloud Rice Pie

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 3 1/2 cups milk, divided
 * 1/2 cup sugar
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 chocolate cookie crumb crust
 * 1 1-1/4-ounce envelope whipped topping mix
 * 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candy

Directions
Combine rice, 2-1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until very thick and creamy, stirring occasionally.

Beat eggs with 1/2 cup milk. Stir into rice mixture. Cook 2 minutes. Add butter and vanilla. Cool. Turn into crumb crust. Chill.

Combine topping mix and remaining 1/2 cup milk; whip until it stands in stiff peaks. Fold in peppermint candy. Swirl on top of pie before serving. Garnish with bits of peppermint candy, if desired.