1 env. unflavored gelatin
2/3 c. sugar, divided
1/2 c. water
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. heavy cream, whipped or 1 c. Cool Whip
1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. butter, melted
3 tbsp. baking cocoa

In a bowl, combine crumbs, cocoa, sugar and butter, mixing well. Spread evenly over bottom of 9-inch round pie pan; press hard.

Combine unflavored gelatin, 1/2 cup of the sugar and water in saucepan. Place over low heat, stirring until gelatin and sugar are dissolved. Add semi-sweet chocolate morsels and continue stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Beat egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry. Gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar; beat until very stiff. Fold in chocolate mixture thoroughly; then fold in whipped cream (or Cool Whip). Fill pie crust; chill until firm. Yield: 8 servings.