Ingredients:
1
pie shell, baked
2
egg whites
½
teaspoon vinegar
¼
teaspoon cinnamon
½
cup sugar
chocolate filling
Beat together egg whites, vinegar, & cinnamon until stiff, but not dry. Gradually add sugar & beat until very stiff. Spread meringue over bottom & sides of pie shell & bake at 325º for 15-18 minutes until lightly brown. Let it cool. Fill (see below).
Chocolate filling:
6
ounces semi-sweet chocolate
2
egg yolks
¼
cup water
1
cup heavy cream
¼
cup sugar
¼
teaspoon cinnamon
Melt chocolate over hot water. Do not beat at any time. Blend in water, and then egg yolks. Sieve. Spread 3 tablespoon chocolate mixture over cooled meringue. Chill remaining mixture until it begins to thicken. Whip cream with sugar & cinnamon until thick. Spread ½ of whipped cream over chocolate layer. Fold chilled chocolate into remaining whipped cream. Spread over whipped cream in pie shell. Chill pie at least 4 hours before serving