Classic Banana Pudding

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3 cups half-and-half

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup all-purpose cornstarch

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

6 large egg yolks

1/4 teaspoon fine salt

2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer cookies, lightly crushed, plus more for sprinkling

6 large bananas, sliced

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar