Coffee cream pie

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupSugar
5tablespoonsCornstarch
½teaspoonSalt
1cupEvaporated milk
1cupStrong coffee
1Egg, slightly beaten
1teaspoonVanilla
1Baked pastry shell
Whipped cream

Directions

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.