Paula's Classic Banana Pudding

For the most part Bon Appetit, the Food Network, Martha Stewart and recently some Pinterest are my go to's for recipes however when Im making something truely southern Paula's my go to girl!  Banana Pudding is one of my friends' favorites desserts so when we were all cooking together on a Sunday night I decided to but out Paula Deen's Classic Banana Pudding Recipe!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 large egg yolks
• 4 cups whole milk
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold butter, cut into small bits
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Vanilla Wafers
• 3 large or 4 medium bananas, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• Whipped Cream

1. To make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together both sugars, the cornstarch, and the salt. 

2. Whisk in the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the milk until thoroughly combined.

2. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the remaining 31/2 cups milk to a boil over medium- high heat. 

Whisking constantly, gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture. 

3. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula, until a few bubbles rise to the surface and the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

4.  Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla.

5. Add nilla wafers and whipped cream and ENJOY!