Banana Pudding

by Tiffany S.
from Virtuous Daughters, August 2001~Volume 1, Number 5

• 48 golden vanilla wafers
• 1 pkg. (4-serving size) vanilla pudding and pie filling
• 2 ½ c. milk
• 1 T. butter or margarine
• 2 medium bananas, sliced
• Whipped Cream or Topping (optional)

 
Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square or 1 ½ quart baking dish with golden vanilla wafers. Combine pudding mix, milk and butter in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat. Layer slices of banana over vanilla wafers, and then add a layer of pudding. Repeat layers of vanilla wafers, bananas and pudding. Chill until firm, about 3 hours. Serve with whipped cream or topping and garnish with banana slices. Banana pudding may also be layered in individual dessert glasses or dishes.  Serves 6