Bobby's Light Banana Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the milk and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring gently to melt the butter.
2. 2
   Mix together 5 tablespoons of sugar and the cornstarch in a small bowl.
3. 3
   Add 2 tablespoons water and mix to create a paste, and then whisk into the milk mixture.
4. 4
   Raise the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until thick and bubbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. 6
   Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (make sure the plastic is touching the pudding to prevent a skin from forming) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
7. 7
   Combine the whipping cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl.
8. 8
   Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
9. 9
   Set aside.
10. 10
    Create a layer of wafers on the bottom of an 8- by 8-inch dish, and then add a layer of bananas and a layer of pudding.
11. 11
    Repeat to make a second layers.
12. 12
    Top with whipped cream.
13. 13
    Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight before serving.