Banana Pudding Trifle

• sugar↗1 1⁄3 cups
• all-purpose flour↗3⁄4 cup
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• milk↗4 cups
• egg yolks↗8
• vanilla extract↗1 tablespoon
• (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers1
• Bourbon↗1⁄4 cup
• rum↗2 tablespoons
• ripe bananas↗6

  sliced

• (1 1/2 ounce) english toffee-flavored candy bars, crushed6

  crushed

• whipping cream↗2 cups
• powdered sugar2 tablespoons

  sifted

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine first 3 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; whisk in milk.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.

3. 3

   Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Beat egg yolks until thick and pale.

5. 5

   Gradually stir one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

7. 7

   Stir in vanilla.

8. 8

   Layer one-third of wafers in a 16-cup trifle bowl.

9. 9

   Combine bourbon and rum; brush over wafers.

10. 10

    Top with one-third of banana.

11. 11

    Spoon one-third of custard over banana, and sprinkle with 1/3 cup crushed candy bar.

12. 12

    Repeat layers twice.

13. 13

    Beat cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form.

14. 14

    Spread whipped cream over trifle, and sprinkle with remaining crushed candy bar.

15. 15

    Cover and chill 3 hours.