Clear Peppermint Meringue Pie

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Clear Peppermint Meringue Pie
Total: 9 hr 5 min (includes cooling and chilling times) Active: 45 min Yield: 8 servings


Ingredients

Chocolate Crust:
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup sweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Nonstick cooking spray, for the foil
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
5 teaspoons coconut oil

Filling:
Three 1/4-ounce packages unflavored powdered gelatin
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Meringue:
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
10 soft peppermints (about 2 ounces), crushed, plus more for topping
Chocolate curls, for topping

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