Microwave Vanilla Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   In a 2-quart casserole, mix together sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2. 2
   Gradually add milk, mixing well.
3. 3
   Cook with microwave on High 4 to 6 minutes or until thick, stirring every minute.
4. 4
   Beat egg yolks slightly.
5. 5
   Gradually add some of the hot mixture to egg yolks, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Add combine egg mixture to hot mixture and mix well.
7. 7
   Cook with microwave on High 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes until thick, stirring every 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Add butter and vanilla.
9. 9
   Mix well.
10. 10
    Pour hot filling into baked pie shell.
11. 11
    Cool. Top with whipped cream or meringue.
12. 12
    Makes 6 to 8 servings.