Banana Cream Pie
I fix this creamy dessert whenever I need a no-fuss treat. Friends are surprised to hear that it's made in the microwave because the soft banana filling and thick buttery crust taste like I slaved over the stove for hours. -Anne Schroeder, Yarrow, British Columbia
8 Servings
Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Cook: 30 min. + cooling
Ingredients
* 1/3 cup butter, cubed
* 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
* 3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 2-1/4 cups milk
* 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 to 2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
* Whipped topping and additional banana slices, optional
Directions
* 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. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Banana Cream Pie published in Quick Cooking May/June 2002, p31 Beth Layman :)
I fix this creamy dessert whenever I need a no-fuss treat. Friends are surprised to hear that it's made in the microwave because the soft banana filling and thick buttery crust taste like I slaved over the stove for hours. -Anne Schroeder, Yarrow, British Columbia
8 Servings
Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Cook: 30 min. + cooling
Ingredients
* 1/3 cup butter, cubed
* 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
* 3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 2-1/4 cups milk
* 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 to 2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
* Whipped topping and additional banana slices, optional
Directions
* 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. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Banana Cream Pie published in Quick Cooking May/June 2002, p31 Beth Layman :)
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