INGREDIENTS
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For the pudding:
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7 slightly underripe large bananas (2 1/2 pounds), unpeeled
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1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) sugar
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8 large egg yolks
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6 tablespoons cornstarch
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6 cups half-and-half
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 (12-ounce) box vanilla wafers
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For the whipped topping:
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1 cup heavy cream, chilled
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract