Banana Cream Pie

This banana cream pie recipe is the absolute best if you like a smooth,

creamy pie that doesn't use boxed pudding as filling. Filled with bananas

and topped with fresh homemade whipped cream, this is a masterpiece

dessert!

When it comes to following a healthy diet, all foods can fit when eaten in

moderation, according to the American Dietetic Association -- even a sweet

dessert such as banana cream pie. You have to consider your total dietary

intake, not just one meal or one food. Knowing the nutrition information

for your banana cream pie can help you adjust your other foods to fit it in.

Ingredients:

Crust:

▪1 1/2 cups graham crackers

▪1/2 cup melted butter

▪2 tablespoons sugar

Filling:

▪1/4 cup sugar

▪3 tablespoons cornstarch

▪1 1/2 cups evaporated milk

▪2 slightly beaten Maya Farms egg yolks

▪1 tablespoon vanilla

▪3 ripe lakatan bananas

Topping:

▪1 cup whipping cream

▪2 tablespoons confectioners sugar

Procedure:

Prepare Crust:

1. Mix crushed crackers, butter and sugar.

2. Pack into a 9-inch pie plate and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare Filling:

1. Combine sugar and cornstarch.

2. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

3. Cook over a double boiler stirring constantly until mixture thickens.

4. Remove from heat.

5. Gradually stir half of the mixture into the beaten egg yolks.

6. Stir until blended then add back to the mixture in pan.

7. Cook until mixture coats the back of the spoon.

8. Blend in butter and vanilla.

9. Peel the bananas and slice into rings directly into                

the prepared pie shell.

10. Arrange the slices into circular layers.            

11. Cover with the filling.

12. Set aside.

Prepare Topping:

1. Beat whipping cream until stiff.

2. Add sugar gradually and continue beating until stiff.

3. Top pie with whipped cream.

4. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving: Exchanges: 2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat
Calories 173, Calories from Fat 33, Total Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 0.6g, Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium

183mg, Carbohydrate 32g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 13g, Protein 2g.