Standard recipe for Cream Pies

2 c milk
1 c sugar (or less)
4 T cornstarch
2 egg yolks (beaten)
butter
flavoring

For variation, use cocoanut, pineapple or banannas; 2 T cocoa; or add grated lemon rind to water instead of milk and juice of lemon.

Merangue:
2 egg whites (well beaten)
dash cream tartar (about 1/4 t)
1 T sugar
flavoring

Bake in slow oven about 20 min.