Banana Cream Pie
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: The Little Book of Leftovers- Kevin Crafts-1994
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Pie- Cobbler- Cheesecake- tarts
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 3 very ripe bananas, coarsely mashed
- 1 9-inch graham-cracker crust
- Dash of bourbon
- 1/2 cup toasted, slivered almonds
Directions
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In the top of a double boiler over medium-low heat, whisk together 1 cup of the cream, the eggs, and 1/4 cup of the sugar until blended. Add the vanilla.
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Cook slowly, gradually adding the remaining sugar. Stir until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat; discard the vanilla bean. Fold in the bananas and cool for 15 minutes. Spoon into the pie shell and chill for at least 30 minutes.
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In a bowl, beat the remaining cream with the bourbon until stiff peaks form. Top the pie with the whipped cream and sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.