Banana Cream Pie With Whipped Cream and Coconut Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 large egg yolks (slightly beaten)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (divided)
• 1 baked 9-inch pie pastry shell
• 4 to 5 ripe but firm bananas
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
• 1/2 cup  heavy cream
• 2 to 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar (sifted)