Banana Custard Pudding

This is a basic custard recipe with sliced bananas folded in just before serving.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 3  egg yolks, beaten
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  banana, sliced
•  of fresh mint (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in saucepan.
2. Over medium heat, slowly add milk, stirring until mixture comes to a boil.
3. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Temper egg yolks by adding a small amount of hot liquid, then return all to the saucepan.
5. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat.
6. Stir in vanilla and chill custard for 1 hour.
7. Just before serving, fold in banana slices.
8. Garnish with mint if desired.