Chocolate Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate in double boiler.
2. 2
   Add 1 1/2 cups milk and bring to boiling point.
3. 3
   Combine sugar, salt and cornstarch.
4. 4
   Add remaining milk to make a smooth paste.
5. 5
   Add paste to milk and cook until thickened.
6. 6
   Beat egg yolks.
7. 7
   Pour a small amount of hot mixture over yolks before adding them to milk.
8. 8
   Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.
9. 9
   Cook until lukewarm and pour into baked pie shell.
10. 10
    Cover with meringue of egg whites, cream of tartar and 1/4 cup sugar.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° until meringue is browned.