CHOCOLATE PIE

• chocolate cookie or baked pie crust
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 1/2c sugar
• 3T cornstarch
• 1/2c cocoa powder
• 1/2t salt
• 3c milk
• 1T butter
• 1 1/2t vanilla or other extract
• 1c whipped cream

In a large mixing bowl, cream together egg yolks and sugar. Mix in cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Add milk and stir gently. Pour mixture into a large saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract. Cool slightly, then pour into pie crust. Refrigerate and top with whipped cream when serving.