Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 cups whole milk (divided)
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup sugar (divided)
  • 4½ Tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large bananas (sliced)
  • vanilla wafer cookies
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp confectioner's sugar

Instruction

  • Using a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of milk, half-and-half, ¼ cup of sugar, cornstarch and egg yolks; whisk together until well combined. Set mixture aside.
  • Using a small saucepan, add remaining cup of milk and remaining ¼ cup of sugar. Place over medium heat, stir often, until milk begins to simmer.
  • Slowly pour hot milk into the large bowl with the eggs yolks, stirring constantly while you pour.
  • Return entire mixture to saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat and fold in butter and vanilla extract.
  • Layer the sliced bananas, pudding mixture and vanilla wafers in a large serving dish or trifle dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight to chill.
  • Before serving, whip together the heavy cream and confectioner's sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream on top of the banana pudding and garnish with additional crumbled 'nilla wafers. Serve cold.