BANANA CREAM PIE

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:

• 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.