Chocolate Cream Pie

Ingredients: ready made crust, regular, chocolate or shortbread 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cup milk 3 large egg yolks 3 squares (3 oz) unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar, beaten until stiff or store bought whipped cream for garnish

Directions: Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan with a wire whisk. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring gently. Boil 1 minute and then remove from heat. Beat egg yolks slightly in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of hot filling then add back to the saucepan. Return to a boil and boil 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and add in chocolate, butter and vanilla until completely smooth. Pour into baked pastry crust and cool 15 minutes on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream.

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