Ingredients

• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust made fromBasic Pie Pastry
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted and allowed to cool
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups broken walnuts
• Whipped cream

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a heavy pot on low heat. Pour it evenly into the unbaked pie shell.
3. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla well. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the mixture into the chocolate-lined pie shell and bake until the filling is set, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove to a rack and let cool.
4. The pie may be made ahead several days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Serve with whipped cream if desired.