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Old Fashioned Banana Pudding
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Old Fashioned Banana Pudding

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword best-banana-pudding-recipe, old-fashioned-banana-pudding
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 384kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 6 large egg yolks reserve egg whites
  • 2 1/3 cup half and half
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 11 oz box vanilla wafers
  • 4 medium bananas sliced
  • Meringue:
  • 6 reserved egg whites
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tarter
  • 6 Tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, granulated sugar, flour and salt until dissolved.
  • On the stove top in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-high, warm the evaporated milk mixture.
  • In the same mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the half and half. Whisk into the warmed evaporated milk mixture.
  • Cook stirring constantly for 10-15 minutes over medium heat until the flour has cooked and the custard has thickened. Once thickened remove from the heat and whisk in 2 Tbsp of butter and 1 Tbsp of pure vanilla. Set aside
  • Layer the bottom of an 11x7-inch oven safe dish with vanilla wafers. Top with banana slices. Cover with 1/2 of the custard. Repeat ending with custard.
  • Whip the 6 reserved egg whites with the vanilla, and cream of tarter. Sweeten with granulated sugar.
  • Whip for 3-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue on top of the banana pudding.
  • Set the oven to broil. Place the banana pudding into the oven and toast the meringue until lightly golden. Rotate the dish as needed for even browning.
  • Garnish the edge with vanilla wafers, if desired.
  • Store chilled.

Notes

  1. If you'd like to garnish the edge with vanilla wafers, separate out the amount needed to rim the dish before assembling the banana pudding. Use the rest in the dish.
  2. Make a double batch to fill a 13x9 inch dish

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg