Festive Peppermint Pie -

34 ounces Fruit cocktail

1 1/8 teaspoons Peppermint extract

1 cup Whipping cream

2 tablespoons Butter

2 ounces Unsweetened choc.squares

1 cup Granulated sugar

6 ounces Evaporated milk

1/4 cup Miniature marshmallows

1 teaspoon Vanilla

--MERINGUE-- 3 Egg whites -- room temp.

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla

1/4 teaspoon Cream of tartar

6 tablespoons Granulated sugar

1/4 cup Crushed peppermint candy

1 tbsp. at a time, beating until stiff and glossy peaks are evident and sugar is dissolved. Fold in

3 tbsp. crushed peppermint candy. Remove pie from freezer. Spread meringue over chocolate layer sealing it to the crust.Sprinkle top with remaining peppermint candy. Bake on a cutting board at

5-6 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately.