Basic Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler.
2. 2
   Stir in cold milk.
3. 3
   Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Stir a little of the mixture into the egg yolks.
5. 5
   Add to remaining mixture. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Cool and stir in vanilla.
7. 7
   Pour into pie shell and cover with meringue.