CONTEST-WINNING BANANA CREAM PIE

Contest-Winning Banana Cream Pie image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup(s) butter, cubed
1 1/4 cup(s) graham cracker crumb
3 tablespoon(s) sugar
FOR THE FILLING
1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
2 1/4 cup(s) milk
3 - egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoon(s) butter
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1-2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- whipped topping and additional banana slices, optional

Steps:

Place butter in a greased 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Heat, uncovered, on high for 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in crumbs and sugar until combined. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of plate. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until crust is firm and holds together. Cool completely.
For filling, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks. Gradually return to the bowl, stirring constantly. Cook 30-60 seconds longer or until bubbly, stirring every 15 seconds. Stir in the butter, vanilla and salt until butter is melted. Cool for 20 minutes, stirring several times
Arrange bananas in crust. Top with filling. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. Top with whipped topping and additional bananas if desired.