Banana Cream Pie

Filling

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 cups whole milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sliced banana
• 1 9-inch baked pie shell

Instructions:

In a large saucepan or double boiler combine 1/2 cup sugar, salt, cornstarch and flour. Gradually add milk and eggs, stirring constantly over medium-low heat. cook and stir until mixture thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and strain into large bowl to remove any lumps. Stir in butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool to room temperature. When the filling is completely cooled, gently fold in sliced bananas and pour into baked pie shell.

Topping

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar, to taste

Instructions:

Mix whipping cream with vanilla extract and sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread on top of pie and serve or refrigerate until serving.