Angel Pie

Angel Pie

Serves 8

4	large egg whites , room temperature
2/3	cup plus 2 tablespoons  granulated sugar
1/3	cup  confectioners' sugar
1	cup  heavy cream , chilled
1/2	teaspoon  vanilla extract
2	ounces  finely chopped bittersweet chocolate

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9-inch pie plate. With electric mixer on medium-high speed, whip egg whites until frothy. With mixer running, slowly add 2/3 cup granulated sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Fold confectioners’ sugar into whipped egg white mixture until just incorporated. Transfer to prepared pie plate and bake until golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Refrigerate until cool. (Pie shell will sink slightly in center.)
2. In clean bowl, whip cream, vanilla, and remaining granulated sugar to stiff peaks. Fold chocolate into whipped cream. Spoon whipped cream mixture over chilled pie shell. Serve.