Banana Custard Pudding

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 medium firm banana, sliced
Fresh mint, optional

Directions:
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt.  Stir in milk until smooth.  Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.  Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.  Remove from the heat.  Stir a small amount of the hot filling into the egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly.  Bring to a gently boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.  Remove from the heat; gently stir in vanilla. 

Cover and chill for 1 hour.  Just before serving, fold in the banana slices.  Garnish with mint, if desired.