Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 6 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 1/2 c. milk, scalded
  • 2 slightly beaten eggs
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 baked (9-inch) pie shell
  • 1 pt. fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 c. heavy cream, whipped or Cool Whip

Method

  • Mix the sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually add milk.
  • Cook and stir in double boiler until thick.
  • Add small amount of hot mixture to eggs; stir into remaining hot mixture.
  • Cook until thick, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add butter and vanilla; chill.
  • Pour into cooled, baked shell.
  • Cover with strawberries.
  • Chill.
  • Spread with sweetened whipped cream just before serving or spread with Cool Whip when cooled.