———————–INGREDIENTS FOR CUSTARD———————–
3 Egg yolks
5 ts Cornstarch
3/4 c Granulated sugar
1 1/2 c Milk
1/4 ts Salt
1 tb Unsalted butter
1 ts Vanilla extract
1/2 c Whipping or heavy cream or 1
-cup whipped
; topping
2 Bananas
PROCEDURE:
1. Beat the egg yolks in a heavy, medium-sized sauce pan. Add the
cornstarch and sugar and mix well. Then stir in the milk, salt and
butter.
2. Cook the egg ;mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until
it is bubbling and thick, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Transfer the
mixture to a glass bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate
for 2 to 4 hours.
4. Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks and fold it into the
chilled custard.
5. Peel and slice one of the bananas lengthwise and arrange the
slices on the bottom of a prepared pie crust. Spoon the filling into
the crust and chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, peel
and slice the other banana and arrange the slices neatly on the top
of the pie and serve immediately.
Yields
1 servings
