Peachy Divinity Ice Box Pie

PEACHY DIVINITY ICEBOX PIE
3 eggs
¾ c. sugar
4 t. unflavored gelatin
¼ c. boiling water
1 c. good quality peach preserves
Pinch of kosher salt
1 c. heavy cream
1 graham cracker crust
2 fresh, sweet medium peaches, thinly sliced
Homemade sweetened whipped cream, or store bought or Cool Whip
Fresh mint leaves, peach slices, garnish

1. Pour water to a depth of 1 ½” into 3 ½ qt. saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer.
2. Whisk together eggs and sugar in glass bowl.
3. Place bowl over simmering water and cook, whisking constantly, 5-6 minutes or until mixture is slightly thick and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
4. Place gelatin in a small bowl, and gradually add ¼ c. boiling water. Whisking constantly until gelatin is completely dissolved.
5. Beat egg mixture with handheld electric mixer for 10 minutes or until ribbons form on surface of mixture when beater is lifted.
6. Add gelatin mixture and beat for another minute.
7. Fold in peach preserves and salt.
8. Beat heavy cream with mixer for 2-3 minutes or until soft peaks form.
9. Fold 1/3 of whipped cream into egg and preserve mixture. Gently fold in remaining whipped cream.
10. Spoon filling into crust, arrange peach slices over filling.
11. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 2 hours.
12. Dollop with sweetened whipped cream or Cool Whip before serving.