Mix together:

1 (4 oz.) bar German sweet chocolate, grated
1 c. fine ground Ritz crackers
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Save 2 tablespoons grated chocolate for topping.

Beat 3 egg whites with 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually add:

1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. sugar

Bet to stiff peaks Fold chocolate crumbs and nut mixture into egg whites. Put in 9 inch greased pie plate. Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Then cool. Whip:

1 c. heavy cream
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Spread over meringue mixture. Chill 6 hours. Garnish with reserved grated chocolate.