Banana Pudding

Serving sizes.Attractive desserts  layering bananas,pudding,cookies and whipped cream.

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Eggs,milk,cornstarch

Mixing vanilla pudding.

31/2 c.whole milk(organic if possible)

1/3 c. white sugar plus 1/4 c.

1/4c. corn starch

1/8t. salt

2 large eggs

1 large egg yolks

2t. vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract

1 T. unsalted butter

2-3 ripe bananas sliced,Nilla cookies or pacencia  or graham crackers

garnish:lightly sweetened whipped cream, chopped nuts(walnuts,pecans,almonds)

Vanilla Pudding:

In a large stainless steel or heatproof bowl,whisk together 1/3c. of sugar,cornstarch,salt,eggs and egg yolks.Whisk 1/2 c. of the milk.Set aside while you heat the rest of the milk and sugar. Have a fine medium sized strainer and bowl as you will need to strain the pudding after its cooked.

First,rinse a medium size heavy saucepan with cold water and then shake out the excess water.(Doing this step prevents the milk from scorching)Then pour the remaining 3 cups of milk along with the remaining 1/4c. of sugar into the saucepan and bring just to boil.Remove from heat and gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture,whisking constantly, until the mixture is smooth.Transfer the pudding to a clean,large heavy bottomed saucepan and place over medium low heat.Cook,stirring constantly,until the mixture thickens to the consistency of a mayonnaise(about 3-5 minutes)Remove from heat and whisk butter and vanilla extract.If necessary,pour into strainer to remove lumps that may have form during cooking.

 For banana pudding,chill the pudding cover plastic wrap on top touching the pudding so the skin won't form.When its chilled, layer it with sliced bananas,Nilla or pacensiya  cookies and whipped cream, ending it with whipped cream on top and crumble cookies or nuts.You can use Graham crackers too for this recipe.You can use a sherbet glass like the picture you need about 5-6 glasses layered with pudding,bananas, cookies,whipped cream.

Serve warm,cold, or at room temperature with large dollop of whipped cream and chopped nuts.

Adapted from the Joy of Baking.com recipe.