Classic Banana Pudding Recipe

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Ingredients

For the Pudding:
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups milk
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces (1/2 stick) butter
3 medium bananas, sliced
1 (12 ounce box) vanilla wafers
For the Meringue:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup of sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix together sugar and cornstarch and slowly add milk. If you don't have a double boiler to cook it, it can be done over a medium heat stirring constantly until it thickens, do not leave it unattended.
Slightly beat the egg yolks and temper with a small amount of the hot custard, stir well. Add egg mixture to the custard and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Let cool.

2. In a 9 x9 inch oven proof baking dish alternate pudding with bananas and wafters beginning and ending with pudding.
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For Meringue:
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form, spread onto top of pudding and bake until golden brown.