Banana Dainty (Whipped Cream Banana Pudding)

 This is a very old recipe from my grandmother.  It's really easy to make and tastes light and delicious.

2 large bananas

1/2 cup sugar

2 T. fresh lemon juice

3/4 cup heavy cream

chopped nuts, optional

1. Peel 2 large bananas.
2. Peel any coarse threads and finely mash the bananas.
3. Add 1/2 c. sugar and 2 T. lemon juice.
4. Put mixture in a medium size cooking pot.
5. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture bubbles.
6. Remove from heat and place mixture in a bowl.
7. Chill thoroughly.
8. Whip 3/4 c. heavy cream and fold in the banana mixture.
9. Add chopped nuts if desired.