Chocolate Angel Strata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9-inch pie shell
2 egg whites
1/2 tsp. vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, divided
3/4 c. sugar, divided
2 slightly beaten egg yolks
1/4 c. water
1 c. (6 oz.) chocolate bits, melted
1 c. whipping cream

Preparation

Beat together egg whites, vinegar, salt and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until soft mounds form.
Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually, beating until meringue stands in stiff, glossy peaks.
Spread on bottom and sides of pie shell.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly browned.
Cool.
In bowl, combine egg yolks with water and melted chocolate.
Spread 3 tablespoons over cooled meringue.
Chill the remainder.