CHILLED BANANA CUSTARD

1 cup nonfat milk
1 whole egg
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon arrowroot
1 tablespoon apple juice or water
2 large bananas

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, heat milk until it steams. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl whisk together egg, egg yolks, and maple syrup until smooth. Add flour and vanilla.

Mix arrowroot with apple juice and add to egg mixture. Add hot milk.

Puree bananas in a blender, then add to egg mixture.

Return custard to pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until thick.

Pour into 8 dessert glasses and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours before serving.

Servings: 8
Source: the California Culinary Academy