Banana Pudding
May 8, 2011 1 Comment
PREP: 21 minutes
COOK: 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- Dash of salt
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (12-ounce) package vanilla wafers
- 6 medium bananas
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Beat egg yolks; combine egg yolks and milk, stirring well. Stir into dry ingredients; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Layer one-third of wafers in a 3-quart baking dish. Slice 2 bananas, and layer over wafers. Pour one-third of custard over bananas. Repeat layers twice.
- Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until blended.
- Spread meringue over custard, sealing to edge of dish. Bake at 325°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.
YIELDS: 8 servings
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