BANANA CREAM PIE
1 pie shell, baked and cooled
3 cups half and half
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter
3 medium-sized bananas
Cool Whip
Banana chips for decoration
In a medium saucepan stir together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add half and half and eggs. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens (about 5 or 6 minutes). Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir until smooth. Use your favorite pie crust and pre-bake and cool. Place a layer of cream filling and slice 1-1/2 bananas followed by cream filling and the rest of the bananas. Chill. Cover with Cool Whip or meringue. Add baked banana chips for decoration.
