Peanut Butter Pudding with Bananas

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups of sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup sliced ​​banana + extra for serving
• Chopped roasted salted peanuts for serving
• Special equipment: 4 - 6 ramekins or 120 ml bowls.

Preparation:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 cup of milk to a boil. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of milk, a little at a time to avoid lumps, then whisk in the egg.
   
2. When the milk comes to a boil, remove the pan from the heat and gradually add the sugar-milk mixture, stirring constantly. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the pudding comes to a boil and becomes thick and creamy, 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Stir in the peanut butter.
3. Divide the pudding among the bowls, adding 1-2 tablespoons of bananas to each serving. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely set, about 2 hours. Just before serving, garnish the pudding with the remaining bananas and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.