3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 oz. melted unsweetened baking chocolate
1 stick softened butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 baked 8 or 9-inch pie crust
Whipped topping (optional)

With mixer, thoroughly cream sugar and butter. Add 1 egg and mix at high speed 5 minutes. Add second egg and beat at medium speed 5 minutes. Add melted chocolate and vanilla and beat until thoroughly mixed. Pour into pie crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired. Keep refrigerated.