1 baked 9 inch pie shell
1 tbsp. plain unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
2 c. light cream
2 eggs, separated
Pinch of salt
1/4 c. plus 6 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. rum flavoring
Unsweetened or semi-sweet chocolate shavings

Soak gelatin in cold water 5 minutes. Scald cream in top of double boiler. Beat egg yolks with fork, then stir in salt and 1/4 cup sugar. Add scalded cream slowly to egg yolks, while stirring constantly.

Return mixture to double boiler and cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes (avoid curdling). Remove from heat; add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Pour into a bowl and chill until it begins to thicken.

Beat egg whites quite stiff; then gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar while beating. Fold into chilled custard with the rum flavoring. Pour into baked pie shell; chill until set.

Just before serving, shave a square of chocolate with a straight-edged knife, sprinkle shavings on pie.