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Shell:.
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Preheat oven to 250°F.
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In a small bowl beat egg whites and cream of tarter until soft peaks form.
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Gradually sprinkle in sugar 2 Tbsp at a time.
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Beat two minutes after each addition or until sugar is completely dissolved (about 2 min).
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Add vanilla and continue to beat at high speed until mixture stands in stiff, glossy peaks.
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Spoon into a greased nine inch pie plate, smooth till evenly distributed.
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Using the back of a spoon pile meringue up at the sides to form a shell.
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Bake 1 hour at 275°F Turn off oven and let stand in oven 1 hour.
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Filling:.
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Combine chocolate, water, egg yolks, sugar, and salt in double boiler over hot, not boiling water.
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Cook until chocolate is melted and mixture is very thick and mounds when dropped from a spoon (about 5 minutes).
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Remove from heat and set aside.
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In large bowl at medium speed beat cream with vanilla until soft peaks form.
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Gently fold into chocolate mixture.
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Spoon mixture into meringue shell.
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Refrigerate 4 hours or until filling is set.