CRUST:

1 1/4 c. crumbled vanilla wafers
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
6 tbsp. butter, melted

Combine above ingredients and line the edge and bottom of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake 7 minutes in 350 degree oven, then cool.

FILLING:

1 1/2 sticks butter, room temperature
1 c. and 2 tbsp. superfine sugar
1 1/2 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1/2 pt. whipping cream
1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted

Beat butter until creamy. Add sugar a little at a time. Continue beating, then add melted chocolate and vanilla. Add 2 eggs and beat 3 minutes. Add remaining egg and beat 3 minutes. Pour mixture into cool pie shell and refrigerate. Serve topped with whipped cream and almonds.