Chocolate Cheese Pie

• 1 (6 oz.) package semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs separated
• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

• Prepare graham crust, chocolate (optional) or regular graham crust.
• Melt chocolate over hot (not boiling) water; cool about 10 minutes. (We usually just melt the chocolate in a heavy pan over direct low heat, constantly stirring. Works but you have to be dilligent.)
• Blend cream cheese, 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt and vanilla in bowl. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time. Beat in cooled chocolate; blend well.
• Beat egg whites in bowl until stiff but not dry. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup brown sugar; beat until stiff and glossy. Fold chocolate mixture into beaten whites. Fold in whipped cream.
• Pour into chilled crust. Chill overnight.

Chocolate Graham Crust (Optional)

• 1½ cup graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/3 cup melted butter or regular margarine
• 1 (1 oz.) square unsweetened chocolate, melted

• Combine graham cracker crumgs, brown sugar and nutmeg in bowl.
• Add butter and cholate; mix thoroughly.
• Press mixture into 9-inch pie plate.
• Chill until firm.