CRUST:

2 c. pecans
1/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. melted butter

FILLING:

3 eggs, separated
3 tbsp. sugar
1/4 - 1/3 c. creme de menthe
1 c. heavy cream
2 tbsp. sugar, additional
Shaved chocolate

To prepare crust, pulverize pecans. Combine with sugar and blend in melted butter. Press against bottom and sides of 9" pie plate. Chill 30 minutes. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown around edges. Cool on rack.

To prepare filling beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold in 3 tablespoons sugar. In large bowl, whisk egg yolks with creme de menthe. Thoroughly fold in heavy cream. Whip until stiff. Sweeten with 2 tablespoons additional sugar. Fold in egg whites and pour into shell. Decorate with shaved chocolate. Freeze at least 4 hours before serving.