Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pre-baked pie crust
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2-3 ripe bananas, sliced
- Whipped cream for topping
- Optional: crushed vanilla wafers for garnish
Equipment Needed
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Pie dish
- Plastic wrap
- Rubber spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I pour the milk into a medium saucepan and whisk in the sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well blended. I cook this mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and starts to bubble. This process takes a bit of patience, but trust me, the aroma of warm milk and sugar filling your kitchen is worth the wait. Once it’s thickened, I take it off the heat and carefully whisk in the egg yolks, returning it to the fire for another couple of minutes to ensure those eggs get fully integrated and cooked through. (See the next page below to continue steps…)