Banana Pudding Pie Southern Comfort in Every Slice

Instructions:

1. Combine flour and salt.
2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water, a little at a time, until dough comes together.
4. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface.
6. Transfer to pie plate, crimp edges.
7. Prick the bottom with a fork.
8. Line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights.
9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
10. Remove weights, bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Let cool completely.
12. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
13. Whisk in egg yolks.
14. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
15. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla extract.
16. Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve.
17. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
18. Chill for at least 1 hour.
19. Spread a thin layer of custard on the bottom of the cooled pie crust.
20. Arrange a layer of Nilla Wafers.
21. Arrange a layer of banana slices.
22. Repeat layers of custard, wafers, and bananas, ending with custard.
23. Garnish with extra Nilla Wafers or whipped cream (optional).
24. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.