Basic Cream Pie
["2/3 c. sugar", "3 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 1/2 c. milk", "3 egg yolks, slightly beaten (reserve whites)", "1 tsp. vanilla", "9-inch pie shell"]
["Combine first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler.", "Stir in cold milk.", "Cook until thick, stirring constantly.", "Stir a little of the mixture into the egg yolks.", "Add to remaining mixture. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly.", "Cool and stir in vanilla.", "Pour into pie shell and cover with meringue."]
["sugar", "cornstarch", "salt", "milk", "egg yolks", "vanilla", "pie shell"]