Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

Prepare the Custard Base:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together condensed milk, whole milk, and egg yolks over medium heat.
Add corn starch and butter.
Stir constantly until creamy vanilla pudding mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add Flavor:
Stir in the vanilla extract and banana liqueur for that extra layer of soulful depth.
Let the custard cool slightly.
Assemble the Layers:
In a baking dish, layer vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and custard. Repeat until the dish is full, ending with a layer of custard.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

Whip the Cream:
In a chilled bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract.
Beat with a hand mixer or whisk in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form. The texture should be light and airy, like the perfect high note.
Top the Pudding:
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pudding just before serving.
Garnish with crushed vanilla wafers for a bit of crunch.