Banana Cream Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

Banana Cream Pie

Recipe By : The Best of McCalls
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Pie
Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Pie crust (9 inch) -- baked
2/3 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Cornstarch
Dash Salt
2 1/2 Cups Milk
3 Large Egg yolks
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 Medium Bananas
1/2 Cup Heavy cream -- (see Note)
2 Tablespoons Confectioner's sugar

1. In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, cornstarch
and salt; mix well. Gradually stir in milk, mixing until smooth.
Over medium heat, bring to boiling, stirring constantly; boil 1
minute, stirring. Remove from heat.

2. In small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Stir half of hot mixture
into yolks, mixing well; pour yolk mixture into saucepan. Bring
back to boiling, stirring. Cook 30 seconds longer. Into medium
bowl, pour hot filling; stir in butter and vanilla. Cover surface
with plastic wrap or waxed paper; refrigerate until cold.

3. To assemble: Pour half of filling into pie shell. Slice bananas
into 1/4-inch-rounds. Arrange banana slices evenly over filling.
Cover with remaining filling.

4. In medium bowl with a portable electric mixer at medium speed,
beat cream and confectioner's sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon
whipped cream onto pie, swirling attractively to cover surface.
Chill well.

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NOTES : NOTE: If you like a higher topping, increase heavy cream to
1 cup and confectioner's sugar to 4 Tablespoons.