. 1 (9-inch) baked pastry shell
. 3 tablespoons cornstarch
. 1 2/3 cups water
. 1 can condensed milk
. 3 egg yolks beaten
. 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
. 3 mmedium bananas, sliced and dipped in lemon juice and drained
. whipped cream
In heavy saucepan, dissolve cornstarch in water, stir in sweetened
condensed milk and egg yolks. Cook and stir until thickened and
bubbly. Remove from heat, add margarine and vanilla. Cool slightly.
Arrange 2 bananas on bottom of prepared pastry shell. Pour filling
over bananas, cover. Chill 4 hours or until set. Spread top with
whipped cream, garnish with remaining banana slices. Refrigerate
leftovers.
MICROWAVE: In 2-quart glass measure, combine cornstarch, water,
sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks as above. Cook on 100%
power (high) 5 to 6 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes then after
each minute until thickened. Proceed as above. Microwave ovens
vary in wattage and power output, cooking times may need to be
adjusted.