Classic Southern Banana Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 4 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 box vanilla wafers (12 oz)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (optional, for topping)