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Classic Banana Cream Pie

A velvety smooth custard with chunks of banana in a flakey pie crust.  This is the real deal!

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 to 2 hours
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2-1/2 cups milk
  • 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 baked (9-inch) pie crust
  • 1 large banana, sliced
  • Whipped cream or thawed frozen whipped topping

Directions

  1. Combine corn starch, sugar and salt in a 2-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Stir in egg yolks.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  3. Spoon small amount of hot filling into pie crust. Top with bananas and remaining filling. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Cool completely on wire rack.
  4. Spread whipped cream over filling. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.