TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BAKED ALASKA PIE      Servings:

1 1/2 c.      crushed chocolate wafers 1/4 c.    melted butter
1   qt.       chocolate ice cream      3         egg whites
1/4 tsp.      cream of tartar          6   T.    sugar

    Combine wafer crumbs and butter, mix well.  Pat into bottom and up
sides of a 9 inch pie pan.  Chill until firm.  Spread slightly softened
ice cream into crust, then freeze until very firm.

    Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.  Beat in sugar
gradually until stiff peaks form.  Spread over ice cream, bake at 450F for
3-4 minutes, or under broiler 2 minutes, until delicately golden.  Top with
hot fudge sauce.

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HOT FUDGE SAUCE

1/2 c.        sugar                    1   sq.   unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1   T.        flour                    1   T.    butter or margarine
1/2 c.        water                    1   tsp.  vanilla

	Combine first four ingredients in a small saucepan.  Cook over low heat
stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.  Remove from heat, stir in
butter and vanilla.  Serve warm.

Source: Lois Dowling