Step 1

Place gelatin in a small bowl; add cold water.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over low heat, scald 3/4 cup milk, stirring continuously, until bubbles form around the edges. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, sugar, and salt; add remaining milk to mixture.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine scalded milk, egg yolks, butter, gelatin mixture, and cornstarch mixture and cook over low heat until thick. Let cool. Fold in whipped cream and vanilla. Pour into pie crust.

Step 5

Chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours, or until set. Top with strawberry pie filling before serving.