Country Fair Banana Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1

   Nut Crust 2 c Pecans 1 c Butter, softened 3 c Flour 1 Egg,beaten 1/2 c Sugar -Chocolate Layer 1 c Chocolate chips 1 Stick unsalted butter 1

2. 2

   vanilla 2 Bananas -Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 c Heavy cream -Chopped pecans,optional For the crust: Chop pecans very fine,preferably in a food pro

3. 3

   Bake the pie crusts for 25 minutes @ 350 degrees.Cool completely

4. 4

   For chocolate layer: Melt chocolate with butter and corn syrup in the top of a double boiler set over hot,not boiling water.Stir frequently

5. 5

   Remove from heat and cool,then stir in vanilla.Divide between cooked pie crusts and spread evenly

6. 6

   For Filling: Heat milk in a medium size saucepan over medium heat to scald.Beat the egg yolks and gradually add sugar.Then beat in flour

7. 7

   Gradually stir in hot milk.Transfer to medium saucepan and cook,stirring constantly over medium high heat(use a whisk).The mixture will lump

8. 8

   Peel the bananas,slice very thin and toss with lemon juice.Whip 1 cup of the cream until it is firm but not stiff.Mix about 1/4 of the cream