Kentucky Banana Cream Pie |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1/3 cup cornstarch |
2/3 cup sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3 cups milk, scalded |
3 eggs, separated |
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 large banana, peeled and sliced |
1 baked (9-inch) pastry shell |
2 tablespoons sugar |
Directions:
1. Combine cornstarch, 2/3 cup sugar, and salt in top of a double boiler; mix well. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until thickened.
2. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Stir one-fourth hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook an additional 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
3. Place banana slices in pastry shell. Pour filling over top.
4. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until soft peaks form; gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Serve pie warm or chilled.
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