Banana Pudding Jars

Classic banana pudding is a thing of beauty: Creamy custard dotted with ripe bananas and softened wafers creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. In this recipe, chef Sam Fore sticks to the winning combination of vanilla pudding and bananas, but swaps out the wafer cookies for sturdier, crunchier Marie biscuits (sold in foil sleeves in almost every grocery store). She carefully layers each component into small jars that can be assembled days before serving. As the pudding sits, the cookies soften into a cake-like texture yet remain just the slightest bit crisp. Throw the jars in a cooler, take them to any tailgate or summer party, and watch as your guests beam with nostalgia. Just don’t forget the whipped cream!