Ingredients

  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 c. light cream
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 baked pastry shell
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 bananas

Method

  • Scald milk and cream in top of double boiler.
  • Combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar and salt; mix them together thoroughly. Add to the scalded milk.
  • Cook until mixture becomes thick and smooth, then cook 15 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
  • Stir a small amount of the mixture into the beaten egg yolks.
  • Pour egg mixture back into the double boiler and cook a few minutes longer. Cool and add vanilla.
  • Slice 2 bananas thin and arrange in the bottom of the baked pie shell.
  • Pour the cooled cream filling over them.
  • Top with your favorite meringue made with the 2 egg whites. Brown in oven.
  • Cool, refrigerate and serve.