CHOCOLATE CHIFFON PIE

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon clear gelatin
• ¼ cup cold water
• ½ cup boiling water
• 6 level tablespoons cocoa or 2 squares melted chocolate
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 pint whipping cream

Instructions:

1. Soak gelatin in cold water for about 5 minutes.
2. Mix cocoa or chocolate with boiling water until smooth.
3. Add softened gelatin, dissolving thoroughly.
4. Stir in the egg yolks slightly beaten, ½ cup sugar, salt, and vanilla. Cool slightly.
5. When the mixture begins to thicken, fold in beaten egg whites and remaining ½ cup sugar.
6. Fill baked shell and chill.
7. Just before serving, spread a layer of whipped cream over the pie and sprinkle with crushed nut meats.