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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2/3 cup sugar |
1/2 cup cornstarch |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3 cups whole milk |
3 egg yolks, beaten |
2 tablespoons margarine |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg |
2 large bananas, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices |
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 baked 9-inch pastry shell |
3/4 cup whipping cream |
2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar |
1/4 cup large shreds coconut, toasted |
Directions:
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring well. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Stir one-fourth of hot mixture into egg yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl; stir in margarine, vanilla, and nutmeg. Cool completely.
3. Sprinkle banana slices with lemon juice; stir into egg mixture. Spoon mixture into baked pastry shell. Cover with plastic wrap; chill thoroughly.
4. Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream over chilled banana filling. Top with coconut.
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