American Pie(8 Servings)

• 1 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 3/4 c. milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
• pinch of nutmeg
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 1 (9-inch) baked pastry crust

1. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in large saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
2. Bring to boil, stirring gently, over medium-high heat.
3. Boil for 1 minute; remove from heat.
4. Beat egg yolks lightly in small bowl.
5. Gradually whisk in 1 cup hot mixture.
6. Return to saucepan, whisking constantly.
7. Return to boil and boil 1 minute more.
8. Remove from heat; whisk in lemon juice, butter, vanilla, lemon peel and nutmeg until completely smooth.
9. Cover surface; cool 15 minutes on wire rack.
10. Whisk in sour cream; pour into baked 9-inch pastry crust.
11. Cover filling; refrigerate at least 3 hours.
12. Just before serving, spread top with whipped cream.

sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, butter, vanilla extract, nutmeg, sour cream, pastry crust

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=480934 (may not work)