1 baked 10 inch deep dish pie shell
4 eggs, separated
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot milk
1/4 c. cold water
Additional 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. rum
Shaved semi-sweet or bitter chocolate
1 env. plain gelatin

Beat egg yolks with sugar nd salt - add hot milk gradually while stirring. Heat slowly, stirring constantly, until custard coats spoon. Meanwhile, soak gelatin in cold water, chill until partially set. Beat egg whites until set - gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar - beat until stiff but not dry. Fold into custard mixture with light overhand motion and add rum. Pile into pie shell and sprinkle with shaved chocolate to garnish (not too much!) Chill several hours.