Maple Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan, mix together 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch.
2. 2
   Gradually stir in remaining milk, 3/4 cup syrup and salt.
3. 3
   Over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat.
5. 5
   Stir 1/4 cup hot mixture into the egg yolks; return all to the saucepan.
6. 6
   Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
7. 7
   Remove from heat; stir in butter.
8. 8
   Cool thoroughly, stirring frequently.
9. 9
   Whip cream until stiff peaks form.
10. 10
    Fold 1 cup into cooled filling; spoon into prepared pie crust.
11. 11
    Fold remaining syrup into remaining cream; spread on top of pie.
12. 12
    Chill for several hours.