SHELL:

1/8 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. very fine chopped nuts

Beat egg whites until just lightly frothy. Add salt and beat a bit more, then add cream of tartar. Beat until egg whites form stiff peaks, then gradually add sugar, beating all the time until you can't feel the sugar in the egg whites. Spread into greased 9" pie pan and bake in upper half of the oven for 50 to 55 minutes at 300 degrees.

FILLING:

1 stick butter
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 sq. semi sweet chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla
2 egg yolks
2 whole eggs

Cream butter, sugar and melted chocolate. Add vanilla and egg yolks; beat for a full 5 minutes. Add 1 whole egg; beat for 5 more minutes. (Beat 15 minutes by hand.) Spread in the above cooled pie shell and refrigerate for several hours before serving. Serves 8 easily. This pie is quite rich; small pieces are enough.