Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans (walnuts)
  • 1 (4 oz.) bar Baker's German's sweet chocolate
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. whipping cream

Method

  • Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until foamy. Add sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating well after each addition, then continue beating to very stiff peaks.
  • Fold in vanilla and nuts.
  • Spoon into lightly greased 8-inch pie plate to form nestlike shell.
  • Build sides up 1/2-inch above edge of pan. Bake in slow oven (300°) for 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Stir chocolate in the water over low heat until melted.
  • Cool until thickened.
  • Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Whip cream; fold into chocolate mixture.
  • Pile into shell.
  • Chill 2 hours.