1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. flour, sifted
2 c. milk
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/3 c. cocoa
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 pie shell, baked (optional)
whipped topping (optional)

In the top of a double boiler, put sugar, salt and flour. Stir in 1/3 cup milk (remainder to be used later) and beaten egg yolks. Mix until well blended. Add remaining milk and cocoa. Cook, until thick, stirring constantly.

When thickened, remove from heat, stirring in butter and vanilla. Pour into dessert cups or baked pie shell. Top with whipped topping or make meringue (whipped egg whites) and brown slightly.

NOTE: This pie filling may be used for any flavor pie or pudding by omitting the cocoa and adding your favorite: lemon, coconut, or even banana.