CHOCOLATE BANANA CREAM PIE

CHOCOLATE BANANA CREAM PIE image

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pastry shell (9 inch), baked
4 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, melted
2 medium firm bananas, sliced
Whipped cream and chocolate shavings, optional

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk and cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Add a small amount to egg yolks; mix well. Return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour half into the pastry shell; cover and refrigerate. Add chocolate to remaining custard; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Do not stir. Arrange bananas over filling. Carefully spoon chocolate custard over all. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings. See more great recipes at: www.havefunbaking.com And also: www.lovetobakeandcook.blogspot.com