Chocolate Pie

9" baked pie shell

2 C hot water

2 squares, 1 oz. each, unsweetened chocolate

1 C non-dairy creamer

1/3 C cornstarch

1/4 t salt

2 eggs

1 C sugar

1 T butter or margarine

1 t vanilla

1/2 C chopped pecans or walnuts

In medium sauce pan combine 1 C hot water and chocolate. Stir occasionally until chocolate melts. Combine non-dairy creamer, cornstarch and salt. Add remaining 1 C hot water. Stir to blend. Add to chocolate mixture. Combine eggs and sugar. Beat well. Add slowly to chocolate mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to bubble and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally. Pour into baked pie shell. Sprinkle pecans around edge of pie. Refrigerate until set, about 3-4 hours. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.