Vanilla Cream Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. milk
2 eggs, separated (reserve whites for meringue)
1 tsp. vanilla
5 Tbsp. cornstarch
2/3 c. sugar
dash of salt

Preparation

Combine milk, sugar and salt in saucepan.
While heating, mix cornstarch with small amount of water.
Add egg yolks to cornstarch and mix well.
Pour into hot milk and stir while cooking on low to medium heat.
Cook about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Pour into 9-inch baked pie shell.
Top with meringue or whipped cream.