Creamy vanilla custard and sweet banana make up this favorite comfort-food dessert.

Homemade Banana Pudding

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until combined. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly; reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.

Lightly beat egg yolks with a fork. Gradually stir about 3/4 cup of the hot mixture into egg yolks. Add to saucepan.

Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.

Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into a bowl; cool slightly. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours. Stir in chopped banana slices. Top with vanilla wafers, if desired. 