vanilla cream pie

How To Make vanilla cream pie

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  Step 1
  In a heavy sauce pan combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.
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  Step 2
  In a separate bowl, whip together egg yolks and milk , stir into sugar mixture.
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  Step 3
  Cook over medium heat, stirring CONSTANTLY, until mixture thickens and boils.
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  Step 4
  Boil 1 minute, keep stirring . *Careful not to scorch the bottom of pan
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  Step 5
  Remove from heat and pour mixture through a fine sieve. Then stir in butter and vanilla.
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  Step 6
  Pour into a pastry shell and cover filling with saran wrap. *** Make sure wrap touches filling so a "skin" doesn't form. ***
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  Step 7
  Allow to cool 30 min. on a cooling rack and then refrigerate until filling is firm. **Tip** I just remove one of my oven racks and elevate it on top of a couple coffee mugs of the same size. Makes a good cooling rack. ***
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  Step 8
  Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
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  Step 9
  Spread whipped cream over pie. Or fill a piping bag with whipped cream, use a star tip to decorate. Make it your own, you can even use a ziplock with the tip cut off ! Refrigerate and serve with berries, chocolate shavings, or grated citrus . Enjoy
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