Chocolate Mousse Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat chocolate with water in top of double boiler, stirring until smooth.
2. 2
   Stir in egg yolks; add vanilla.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites in large mixing bowl until foamy throughout.
4. 4
   Gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form, about 8 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir a small amount into chocolate mixture to lighten; fold chocolate mixture into remaining whites.
6. 6
   Pour 4 cups into a buttered 9-inch pie pan sprinkled with sugar.
7. 7
   Chill remaining mixture.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or just until set.
9. 9
   Cool slightly, then chill 1 hour. Center will fall, forming shell.
10. 10
    Spoon chilled chocolate mixture into chilled shell.
11. 11
    Chill 3 hours or overnight.
12. 12
    Garnish with chocolate curls and whipped cream.