Ingredients

• 0.67 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cups cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups milk
• 4 large egg yolks , beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 , 9 inch
• 1 large banana , sliced

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
2. 2 Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt for custard in a large saucepan or double boiler until well mixed. Stir in milk and egg yolks; whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
3. 3 Pour 1/2 of the custard into baked pie shell. Cover with sliced banana. Spread remaining custard over banana layer.
4. 4 Beat egg whites and cream of tartar for meringue topping in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition per serving