Instructions

• Step 1: Simmer water and mix ingredients Simmer 2 inches of water in a large pot. In a heatproof bowl, mix together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and the salt.
• Step 2: Cook Place the bowl in the simmering water. Cook until the mixture is thick, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Step 3: Cut banana Cut the bananas into thin slices with the paring knife, and then place them into a casserole dish. Pour the hot pudding mixture over the bananas.
• TIP: Cover the bananas completely to prevent discoloration.
• Step 4: Refrigerate Cover the pudding with plastic wrap and then place it in the refrigerator until it sets – at least 1 hour.
• Step 5: Serve Serve the pudding with crumbled cookies and a dollop of whipped cream.
• FACT: Bananas contain about 74 percent water.

You Will Need

• Water
• 2 c. skim milk
• u2153 c. sugar
• 3 tbsp. cornstarch
• 3 large egg yolks
• Pinch of salt
• 4 medium-ripe bananas
• 12 shortbread or vanilla-flavored cookies
• crumbled
• Whipped cream