Name: Banana Cream Pie
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; Prebaked 9" pie crust; 3 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; Pinch of salt; 2 cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 sliced bananas; 1 cup chilled heavy cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Banana Cream PieDanny Kim

Few travel experiences are more American than eating dessert at a roadside diner. My order? A slice of banana cream pie: the topping whipped high, the creamy filling offering comfort far from home. To elevate this classic in my own kitchen, I add sliced bananas to the hot (and simple) custard to infuse it with flavor. And did I mention chocolate's involved? It's my take on diner deluxe. —Janet Taylor McCracken

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