Cream Pie (Chocolate, Coconut, and Banana Variations)

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 2 eggs or 3 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1 (9 inch)  pie crusts, pre-baked

Directions

1. 1

   In a microwavable bowl, mix sugar, flour, and salt.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk milk and eggs or egg whites. Add to dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Microwave for two minutes and stir.

4. 4

   Return to microwave for one minute intervals, stirring in between, until custard starts to cook. (3 or 4 more minutes. I generally quit cooking after a 1-inch ring of cooked custard forms around the edge of the bowl.).

5. 5

   Remove from microwave and add margarine and vanilla.

6. 6

   Cool slightly and pour into pie crust. Cover with wax paper and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

7. 7

   *Chocolate Cream Pie: Add 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips with margarine and vanilla and mix until chips are completely melted. Pour into crust.

8. 8

   *Banana Cream Pie: Slice 2 or 3 bananas into bottom of pie crust before pouring pie filling over top.

9. 9

   *Coconut Cream Pie: Add 1/2 cup coconut with margarine and vanilla and pour into pie crust.

10. 10

    Serve with whipping cream and garnishes of your choice.