2/3 c Sugar 1 Egg, slightly beaten
5 tb Cornstarch 1 ts Vanilla
1/2 ts Salt 1 Baked pastry shell
1 c Evaporated milk Whipped cream
1 c Strong coffee
Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Heat milk and coffee together.
Add to cornstarch mixture gradually, stirring constantly. Cook over
boiling water until thick and smooth, stirring frequently (about 15
minutes). Pour part of the mixture over egg, blending thoroughly.
Return to double boiler and cook 2 minutes longer. Cool. Add
vanilla. Turn into pastry shell. Cover with whipped cream.
Yields
1 servings