Homemade stovetop vanilla pudding thickened with cornstarch is layered with bananas and vanilla wafers and served warm or cold.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 32 vanilla wafers
- 4 bananas, sliced
PREPARATION:
In a double boiler over simmering water, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir constantly and cook until thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and margarine.
Place a layer of 16 wafers in a glass serving dish. Top with half the bananas. Top with half the pudding. Repeat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.