Banana Cream Pie

Banana slices layered in bottom of pie crust, and topped with mixture of eggs , sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, and butter. Repeat layer of bananas, chill and top with whip cream.

Ingredients -

1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup Sugar
3 tablespoons Cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 cups Milk
2 Egg Yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Butter
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 Egg Whites
2 Bananas, sliced
1 (9-inch) Prebaked Pie Shell

Preparation:

1. Combine 1/3-cup sugar with cornstarch and salt in saucepan.

2. Stir in milk and lightly beaten egg yolks.

3. Cook over low heat until mixture thickens.

4. Remove from stovetop and stir in butter and vanilla extract.

5. Cool to room temperature.

6. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.

7. Continue beating and gradually add 1/4-cup sugar

8. Beat until stiff peaks form.

9. Fold egg white mixture into egg yolk mixture.

10. Arrange layer of banana slice in bottom of pie shell, spread cream filling over bananas.

11. Repeat layering.

12. Cover and chill.

13. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Cooking Tip

Bananas

For best results use perfectly ripened bananas.

Pie Baking Tip

Best Pie Baking Results

For the best pie baking results, use a glass of dull metal pie pan. It is best to avoid the shiny metal disposable aluminum pans. These pans reflect heat and prevent crusts from browning during baking.