"David Guas, a New Orleans native, remembers this comforting dessert from the buffet spreads at family funerals. (Recipe adapted from DamGoodSweet.)..."
INGREDIENTS
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5 large large egg yolks see savings
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1/4 cup cornstarch see savings
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1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar see savings
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Salt see savings
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2 cups whole milk see savings
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3 tablespoons banana liqueur, optional see savings
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2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter plus 1 tablespoon melted butter see savings
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract see savings
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1 cup vanilla wafer cookies, coarsely ground (about 15) see savings