southern banana pudding
This is the only recipe my family uses for banana pudding. From the time I can remember reaching the stove to help my grandmothers stir theirs to now, it is just a comforting dessert.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert we go crazy for. Thick and rich, this old-fashioned banana pudding will transport you back to grandma's kitchen. When layered, the creamy pudding is the perfect complement to the sliced bananas and Nilla Wafer cookies. The fluffy meringue gets nice and toasty. At first, we thought this was a small recipe. But then we tasted it. It's so sweet and rich you can only eat a little bit. It's worth every calorie!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- pinch salt
- 3 - eggs, seperated
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box vanilla wafers
- 5 - ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup white sugar, for meringue
- pinch cream of tartar
How To Make southern banana pudding
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Step 1In a double boiler on low heat, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, flour, and salt. -
Step 2Add in the milk and cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 10-12 minutes).
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Step 3Whisk in the 3 egg yolks and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
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Step 4Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla.
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Step 5In a 1 1/2 quart casserole, place a layer of the wafers on the bottom and top with a layer of bananas.
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Step 6Top with 1/3 of the custard.
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Step 7Continue repeating for 3 layers.
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Step 8Ending with custard.
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Step 9In a bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding in the 1/4 c sugar and cream of tartar.
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Step 10Spoon meringue over the top.
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Step 11Place in a 425 degree oven for 5 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.
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Step 12Remove and garnish with more vanilla wafers around the edges. Let cool slightly and serve or refrigerate. (I like mine served warm).
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