Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, cornstarch or flour and salt in the top of a double boiler; stir in cold milk.
2. 2
   Cook over boiling water until thickened, stirring constantly.
3. 3
   Cover and cook 15 minutes longer. Stir a little of the hot mixture into slightly beaten egg yolks. Add to remaining mixture in double boiler and cook for two minutes over hot, not boiling, water, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Cool and add vanilla, then put in an 8-inch baked pie shell.
5. 5
   Spread meringue over filling and bake 10 minutes at 400°.