Sprinkle 1/4 cup candies over bottom of pie crust and set aside

Pour gelatin packet in small pot on the stove

Stir in hot water and let soften for 1 minute

Heat evaporated milk and softened gelatin in the pot over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk until mixture is dissolved and hot

Remove from heat

Stir in the white chocolate chips and peppermint extract until completely melted and smooth

Pour the mixture into a medium bowl

Refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally

Once mixture is cool, whisk in 2 cups whipped topping

Pour filling into pie crust

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set

Spread remaining whipped topping over the pie

Sprinkle with remaining peppermint candies

Serve immediately

Enjoy!