County 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 ------------------------------C

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 proce

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

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   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

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

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   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