*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Vanilla Cream Pie From Argo

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     2/3  cup           sugar
     1/4  cup           cornstarch
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   2 1/2  cups          milk
   3      large         eggs -- separated
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
   1                    9 inch pie crust -- baked
   6      tablespoons   sugar

  This recipe was developed by Argo and Kingsford Cornstarch in the 1940's.   
 In a 2-quart saucepan mix together 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. 
 Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Stir in egg yolks, slightly beaten.  
Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-low heat and boil one minute. 
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.  Cover surface with waxed paper or plastic wrap.  
Cool slightly (no longer than one hour).  Turn filling into pastry shell.    
In small bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until frothy peaks form. 
 Gradually beat in 6 tablespoons sugar until stiff peaks form. 
 Spread over filling sealing to edge of crust. 
 Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
 Cool at room temperature away from drafts. Banana Cream Pie:
 Follow directions and fill pastry shell with small amount of cooled filling.  
Arrange 2 bananas, sliced, over filling and cover with remaining filling.

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