1 baked 9-inch pie crust
3 lg. or 4 sm. eggs
3/4 c. sugar
3 sq. (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. mint or almond flavoring (optional)

Separate eggs. Beat yolks until light and add half the sugar. Beat well. Melt chocolate and add it plus vanilla (mint/almond) to mixture. If mixture thickens, add 1-2 teaspoons hot water.

Beat egg whites (using clean mixer blades and bowl) until stiff. Add remaining sugar and beat hard for 5 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Fold into chocolate mixture. Pour into baked crust and chill.