Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 pint strawberry, sliced
  • 1 9 in.baked pastry shell
  • 1 large bananas or 2 small bananas, peeled and sliced
  • whipped cream, optional

Method

  • In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  • Blend together egg yolks and milk.
  • Stir small amount of milk mixture into dry ingredients, making a smooth paste.
  • Gradually blend in remaining milk mixture.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
  • Allow to boil for one minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Vanilla.
  • Cool quickly by setting pan in bowl of ice or cold water and stirring for a few minutes.
  • Arrange Strawberries in the bottom of the pie shell, reserving about 1/4 of them for garnish.
  • Pour half of the custard over berries.
  • Layer bananas over custard layer and top with remaining custard.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Garnish with reserved berries and whipped cream.