Pie shell
2 Egg whites
1 qt Coffee ice cream
1/4 ts Salt
1 qt Chocolate ice cream
1/4 c Sugar
1 1/2 c Almonds, finely chopped; or -pecans

Sauce

2 tb Butter
1/2 ts Vanilla
1/2 c Brown sugar, packed
2 tb Nuts
1/4 c Half and half

Beat whites to soft peaks. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating 1 minute after each addition to form a stiff meringue. Fold in nuts . Spread into well-buttered 9-inch pie pan w/ sides extending over the rim. Bake 10 minutes or untill lightly browned. Remove & cool. Fill w/ icecream; cover tightly; freeze. In saucepan, melt butter; stir in sugar and cook until dissolved.  slowly mix in half & half and cook one minute, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla & nuts; cool slightly. When ready to serve, pour over the frozen pie.