Basic Creme Pie (And 5 Variations)

Basic Creme Pie (And 5 variations) - Makes 2 pies

---BASIC---
1 1/4 C sugar
5 egg yolks
1/2 C flour, sifted
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3 C hot milk
3 tbsp butter

Combine sugar, flour, salt, milk and egg yolks in top part of a double boiler, stirring constantly. Allow to thicken.

Add vanilla and butter.

Pour into baked pie shell. Top with meringue and brown.

---BANANA CREME---
Slice bananas over bottome of pie crust. Pour custard mixture over it. Complete as directed above.

---BUTTERSCOTCH---
Instead of white sugar, add 1 1/2 C brown sugar. Increase butter to 6 tbsp.

---CHOCOLATE---
Increase sugar to 1 1/2 C. Add 6 tbsp cocoa powder.

---PINEAPPLE---
Add drained, crushed pineapple.

---COCONUT---
Add 1 can coconut.

---MERINGUE---
Beat egg whites with 2 tbsp water until stiff.

1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 C water

Cook water in double boiler until thick. Cool. Add to beaten egg whites.