Peanut Butter - Banana Pudding

A twist on the old-fashioned banana pudding, using chocolate wafers, instead of vanilla ones, and peanut butter. Prep time does not include chilling.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1  dash salt
• 2  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3  cups milk
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 (9 ounce) package  chocolate wafers
• 4  medium bananas, sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) container  frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip)
• 1⁄2 cup  dry-roasted unsalted peanuts

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; whisk in eggs and milk, and cook, whisking constantly, over low heat until thickened (about 25 minutes.) Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Set custard aside.
2. Spread a 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter between 2 chocolate wafers, forming a sandwich; repeat with remaining peanut butter and chocolate wafers.
3. Place sandwich cookies in the bottom of a 3-quart glass bowl or trifle bowl; top with banana slices. Pour custard over bananas. Cover and chill 4 hours.
4. Spread whipped topping evenly over the custard and sprinkle with peanuts before serving.