The Best Banana Pudding from Scratch

1 large ripe banana, sliced 2 sheet graham crackers, crushed 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1½  cups milk 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon butter ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla paste

In a medium saucepan whisk together the sugar, milk, cornstarch, salt, and lightly beaten egg yolk Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently. Cook until the mixture begins to bubble and starts to thicken about 10-12  minutes.

Place broken-up pieces of graham crackers sliced bananas on the bottom of a small casserole dish.

Pour the cooked pudding over the bananas and graham crackers, and top with more slices of banana. Sprinkle finely crushed graham crackers on top

The perfect easy homemade  banana pudding dessert.  This from scratch pudding is great to make ahead, and it gets even  tastier the next day.

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