1 (9-inch) pie crust
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
Whipping cream, whipped, sweetened

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare pie crust according to favorite recipe. Bake at 450 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool.

In small saucepan over low heat melt chocolate; cool. In large bowl, cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Blend in cooled chocolate and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating at medium speed 5 minutes after each.

Pour into cooled pie crust. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls, or as desired. Store in refrigerator. Delicious! Yields 8-10 servings.