Aunt Opal'S Banana Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk (room temperature for easy blending)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large egg yolks (lightly beaten)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 to 5 medium ripe bananas
• Sliced thinly
• Vanilla wafer cookies (12 ounces, about 60)