Banana Pudding Recipe

By lauramae

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus an extra pinch for the meringue
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 30 to 40 vanilla wafers
• 5 to 6 medium ripe bananas
• Pinch of salt

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from leitesculinaria.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Separate the yolks from the whites of 3 eggs. Set aside the whites.

In the top of a double boiler, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, the flour, and salt.

Stir in the remaining whole egg and the 3 yolks. Then stir in the milk. Cook uncovered, stirring often, for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.

Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

2. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

3. Spread a thin layer of pudding in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers on top of the pudding.

Thinly slice the bananas crosswise, about 1/8 inch thick, and arrange a layer of banana slices over the wafers. Spread 1/3 of the remaining pudding over the bananas and continue layering wafers, bananas, and pudding, ending with pudding.

4. Beat the reserved egg whites with a pinch of salt until they’re stiff. The egg whites should be room temperature. Gradually beat in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until the whites will not slide out of the mixing bowl when it is tilted. This is your meringue.

5. Spread the meringue over the pudding with a spatula, making a few decorative peaks on top, and bake for 5 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned.