1 baked pie shell
2/3 c. sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. milk or cream
3 eggs
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. almond flavor
1/2 c. toasted and slivered almonds

Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan. Stir in gradually 3 cups milk. Cook over medium heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Gradually stir half of hot mixture into 3 egg yolks that are slightly beaten. Blend into hot mixture, boil 1 minute more. Stir constantly.

Blend in butter, almond flavoring and 1/2 cup toasted slivered blanched almonds to the cooled filling. Can use 3 egg whites for meringue or top with whipped cream.