What You Need:

 

1 partially baked prepared chocolate pie crust

2 T sugar

1 T + 2 t of flour

1/8 t of salt

1 large egg yolk

1/4 C + 2 T of whole milk

1 1/2 t of banana extract

1/2 t of vanilla extract

1 banana

 

How to Cook It:

 

Dump the sugar into a saucepan

Add in the flour and salt and toss with a fork to combine.

Stir in the egg yolk and milk then place the pan over medium heat.

Stirring constantly, cook 4 minutes or until the mixture thickens and just begins to boil.

Remove the pan from the heat and blend in the banana and vanilla extracts.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow it cool to lukewarm, stirring it occasionally.

Spread half of the custard mixture into the bottom the prepared pie crust.

Slice the banana into thin slices and place over the top of the custard.

Spread the remaining custard mixture over the top.

Cover the pie and chill for at least 2 hours or until very cold.

 

Makes 8 servings

 

Garnish the top of your pie with curled chocolate or whipped topping. The banana extract will give this pie a vibrant banana taste. It may be omitted if you want a mellower banana flavor..