Instructions: Mix together cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan.

Gradually stir in milk, mixing well until smooth. Cook over medium heat until filling thickens, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute and remove from heat . Slowly stir about half the chocolate mixture into slightly beaten egg yolks. Then blend into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil 1 minute more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and blend in butter and vanilla. Pour into baked pie shell and cover with meringue.

MERINGUE: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Add 4 T. sugar gradually and beat until stiff peaks hold. Flavor with 1/2 t. vanilla. Pile onto pie and brown in hot oven (400 deg.) for 8-10 minutes.

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