Southern Soul Food

Banana Pudding

Name: Banana Pudding
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern Soul Food
Ingredients: 1 box (11 oz) vanilla wafers (like Nilla Wafers); 5 to 6 ripe but firm bananas, sliced into rounds; 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, dash of salt; 3 large egg yolks (save whites for meringue); 2 cups whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp butter; Meringue: 3 egg whites, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, and homemade custard.

45 minutes

Serves 8

Dessert

Contains common allergens

Egg Dairy Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Make the Custard (Pudding): In a heavy saucepan, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar, flour, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and milk together. Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the dry ingredients.

2
Cook the Custard: Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens into a rich pudding consistency (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and let cool slightly.
3
Layer the Dessert: In an 8x8 baking dish or a glass trifle bowl, arrange a layer of vanilla wafers on the bottom. Top with a layer of sliced bananas. Pour one-third of the warm pudding over the bananas. Repeat the layers twice more, ending with pudding on top.
4
Make the Meringue: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a clean, grease-free glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the 1/4 cup of sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
5
Bake the Meringue: Spread the meringue evenly over the top of the hot pudding, ensuring it touches the edges of the dish to seal it and prevent shrinking. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the meringue peaks are beautifully golden brown.
6
Chill: Let the pudding cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving to allow the wafers to soften and flavors to marry.

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