Chess Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk in top of double boiler. Add butter (use 1 cup milk).
2. 2
   Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add 1/2 cup cold milk, stirring until smooth.
3. 3
   Stir sugar mixture slowly into scalded milk.
4. 4
   Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thick. Beat eggs slightly.
5. 5
   Stir into hot mixture. Cook for 3 minutes longer. Stir constantly.
6. 6
   Cool slightly and add vanilla.
7. 7
   Pour filling into a 9-inch pie shell. Bake in moderate oven at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.