Step 1

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix together sugar, & cornstarch.

Step 2

In a bowl mix together milk & evaporated milk.

Step 3

Add Milk: Gradually whisk in your milk with dry ingredients until smooth.

Step 4

Cook: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly.

Step 5

Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Temper the Eggs: In a small bowl, whisk together the 4 eggs yolks. Add a small amount of the hot pudding mixture to the eggs, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from curdling.

Step 7

Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the hot pudding mixture. Return to heat and cook until it reaches a gentle boil, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Layer: In a baking dish layer vanilla wafers. Pour half of the pudding mixture over the wafers & add a layers of bananas.

Step 10

Repeat the layers with wafers, bananas (optional), and pudding! Ending with a layer of pudding on top.

Step 11

Chill: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Step 12

Just before serving, top with whipped cream or meringue if desired, & more vanilla wafers. Enjoy!!