No-Crust Fudge Pie

1/3 cup butter
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup finely chopped nuts
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Melt butter and chocolate together over low heat. Stir in sugar; blend beaten eggs with chocolate mixture. Add salt, vanilla extract and nuts. Pour into a well-greased 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.