Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 14 cup cornstarch
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 12 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large firm bananas
  • 1 pastry shells, baked (9 inches)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted

Method

  • In large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk until smooth.
  • Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to the pan.
  • Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Gently stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Slice the bananas into pastry shell; pour the custard over top.
  • Spread with whipped cream; sprinkle with almonds.
  • Chill for 6-8 hours or overnight.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.