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Banana Cream II

Banana cream is a milk-based dessert. It is based on Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, which is public domain.

Time
25–30 minutes plus chilling
Servings
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 oz (57 g / ½ cup) cornstarch
  • 1 quart (950 ml / 4 cups) milk
  • 2 oz (57 g / ¼ cup) caster sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 bananas, thinly sliced
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Method

  1. Mix the cornstarch smoothly with a little milk to form a paste.
  2. Put the remaining milk into a pan with the sugar. When boiling add the cornstarch paste, and boil for about 10 minutes.
  3. Let the mixture cool a little, then add the beaten egg yolks, and stir until they thicken.
  4. Add the vanilla, the bananas. When cool, pour into the prepared mould.
  5. Chill for a few hours to set.

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