Ingredients:
Milk - 1 1/2 cups
Sugar - 2/3 cup
Cornstarch - 3 tbsp
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Egg yolks - 4 (slightly beaten)
Butter - 1 tbsp
Vanilla - 1 tsp
Bananas - 2 (sliced)
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Baked pastry shell in glass pie plate - 1
Banana slices, if desired
Method:
Milk - 1 1/2 cups
Sugar - 2/3 cup
Cornstarch - 3 tbsp
Salt - 1/4 tsp
Egg yolks - 4 (slightly beaten)
Butter - 1 tbsp
Vanilla - 1 tsp
Bananas - 2 (sliced)
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Baked pastry shell in glass pie plate - 1
Banana slices, if desired
Method:
- Combine milk, sugar, cornstarch and salt in medium mixing bowl; beat with rotary beater until smooth.
- Microwave for 4 minutes on high. Beat well and continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes on HIGH, or until thickened (about 180 F); beat well.
- Beat eggs and a small amount of hot milk in small bowl, beat into milk and sugar.
- Microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on MED.HIGH (Roast), or until thickened (about 190 F).
- Stir in butter and vanilla.
- Place banana slices in bottom of baked pastry shell; sprinkle with lemon juice.
- Pour cream mixture over bananas.
- Chill in refrigerator until set.
- Garnish with additional banana slices.
Variation:
Vanilla Cream Pie: Omit bananas and lemon juice.
Garnish with orange slices.