Chocolate Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, salt, flour and cocoa together.
2. 2
   Separate egg yolks and egg whites (reserved for top).
3. 3
   Mix 1 cup milk and 3 egg yolks together.
4. 4
   Mix with dry ingredients.
5. 5
   Add rest of milk.
6. 6
   Cook on top of stove in a good heavy saucepan, stirring constantly so it won't stick or scorch.
7. 7
   When gets thick, remove from stove.
8. 8
   Add butter and vanilla.
9. 9
   Pour into 9 1/2-inch cooked pie crust.
10. 10
    Beat egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar until stiff.
11. 11
    Add 3 tablespoons sugar gradually while beating for 1 minute longer. Spread on top of pie.
12. 12
    Bake in 350° oven for 20 minutes.