Classic Coconut Cream Pie / Banana Cream Pie Recipe

• 1 x 9-inch deep pie shell, baked
• 3 c. whole lowfat milk
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar
• 5 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 x egg yolks -- beaten
• 1 1/2 c. shredded coconut meat -- divided
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 pt whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp. granulated or possibly powered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 x bananas -- sliced

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