Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 1/2 c. half and half
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 medium bananas, peeled
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell
  • 3/4 c. whipping cream
  • 1/3 c. powdered sugar

Method

  • Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a heavy saucepan; stir well.
  • Combine egg yolks, half and half and milk; beat until blended.
  • Gradually stir into sugar mixture until smooth.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
  • Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Transfer to a glass bowl; stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Slice one banana and toss with 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  • Arrange the sliced banana in bottom of pastry shell.
  • Pour cooled custard over banana, cover and chill until firm.
  • Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Slice remaining banana and toss with lemon juice. Arrange on top of pie.