Nutter Butter Banana Pudding Trifle

I have to give all credit to Southern Living. I found this recipe a while back, but I didnt make it for a while, since all the problems with peanuts. But when I did make it... yummy!!!! I always love a dessert that you can put in a trifle dish. They are always so pretty.

Nutter Butter Banana Pudding Trifle

3 cups milk
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
5 medium size ripe bananas
1 1lb package peanut butter sandwich cookies
2 cups sweetened whipped cream

1. Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium low heat. Cook, whisking constantly, 15 to 20 minues or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted.

2. Fill a large bowl with ice. Place saucepan in ice, and let stand, stirring occassionally, 30 minutes or until ixture is thoroughly chilled

3. Meanwhile, cut bananas into 1/4 inch slices. Break cookies into thirds.

4. Spoon half of pudding mixture into a 3 qt bowl or pitcher. Top with bananas and cookies. Spoon remaining pudding mixture over bananas and cookies. Top with sweetened whipped cream. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours.

Note: The pudding has thickened enough when a distinct trail is left in the mixture when you stir with a spoon. The cookies will soften the longer the dessert chills.

Enjoy!