Easy Banana Cream Pie - cornstarch

Method

• Combine cornstarch, sugar and salt in top of double boiler.
• Gradually whisk in milk.
• Cook over simmering water, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
• Mixture must boil to thicken.
• Lightly beat egg yolks in small bowl.
• Slowly add about 1/4 cup hot mixture to egg yolks and mix well.
• Stir egg yolks back into milk mixture in double boiler and cook 5 minutes.
• Let cool slightly, then stir in butter and vanilla until butter melts.
• Add banana slices.
• Pour into cooled baked pie shell and chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Top with sweetened whipped cream.