Vanilla Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Mix in a saucepan sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2. 2
   Stir in gradually the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
3. 3
   Boil 1 minute.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and gradually add at least 1/2 of hot mixture into egg yolks, then blend into hot mixture into saucepan.
5. 5
   Boil 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Blend in butter and vanilla.
8. 8
   Pour into baked pie shell.
9. 9
   Add meringue on top.