Cookbook: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.

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

Procedure

 * 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.