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Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding

Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2-1/4 cups whole milk
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3-1/3 cups vanilla wafers
  • 4 ripe bananas, cut into 1/2-in. slices
  • 3 tbsp sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together sugar mixture, milk, and 4 egg yolks in a medium-size heavy saucepan until well blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 6 to 8 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Layer half of vanilla wafers in an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with half of banana slices and half of pudding. Repeat procedure with remaining wafers, banana slices, and pudding.
  • Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 3 Tbsp. sugar, beating until sugar dissolves and stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Spread meringue over pudding, sealing to edge of dish.
  • Bake at 375°F for 7 to 9 minutes or until golden. Let cool 30 minutes, and serve warm; or chill an additional hour, and serve cold.
Keyword Banana Pudding, Pudding, Trifle
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