BANANA MERINGUE PIE

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This pie is the perfect way to end a meal on a cozy, comforting note.-Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 medium firm bananas
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gently stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted; set aside. Slice bananas into the pastry shell. Pour hot filling over bananas., In a large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing edges to crust. , Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.