STRAWBERRY CUSTARD CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan, gradually add milk and cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until thick.
• Add a small amount of the hot mixture to the beaten eggs and whisk in quickly.
• Return egg mixture to saucepan and cook, stirring constantly until thick.
• Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla extract.
• Cover and chill.
• Whip cream, add sugar and beat until thickened.
• Pour chilled custard mixture into bottom of pie shell and arrange strawberry halves over the top.
• Just before serving, spread whipped cream over top of strawberries.
• Garnish with more berries, if desired.