Step 1

Pour milk into a 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the sugar and salt. Cook, stirring frequently until mixture begins to steam, about 5 minutes. While the milk is heating, whisk together the cream and cornstarch in a small bowl until very smooth.

Step 2

Add cornstarch mixture to the heated milk; cook, stirring frequently until the mixture starts to simmer.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low and stir for 5 minutes, until pudding has thickened.

Step 4

Remove pan from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Continue to stir until butter has melted. Pour into a bowl to cool.

Step 5

Line the bottom and sides of a small dessert dish or cup with the cookies.

Step 6

Slice a banana and place the banana slices on top of the cookies in the dish.

Step 7

Pour the cooled pudding over the bananas. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

Step 8

Top with whipped cream and extra banana slices, if desired.