1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inch)
4 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 cups milk
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Line prick pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.

Bake at 450°F for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and set aside. Separate 1 egg; set the white aside. In a mixing bowl, beat the yolk and remaining eggs just until combined. Blend in sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir in milk. Beat reserved egg white until stiff peaks form; fold into egg mixture. Carefully pour into crust. Cover edges of pie with foil.

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Remove foil bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield 6-8 servings.