Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup self-rising flour; 2 cups low-fat or whole milk; 2 eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 6 ounces vanilla wafer cookies (about 44 cookies); 2 bananas, ripe but firm; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6 to 8 servings

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Banana pudding has long been a Southern favorite.

This is a classic, old-fashioned banana pudding finished with a sweetened meringue topping. If desired, omit the meringue topping (and the baking step) and top servings with whipped cream or whipped topping.

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3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup self-rising flour
2 cups whole milk, or low-fat milk
2 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 ounces vanilla wafer cookies (about 44 cookies)
2 medium bananas, ripe but firm
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar, the salt, and the self-rising flour in the top pan of a double boiler.
Slowly stir in the milk. Put the pan over simmering water and cook, stirring, until mixture begins to thicken. Beat egg yolks then briskly stir a small amount of the hot mixture (about 1/2 cup) into them. Add egg yolk mixture back into the hot mixture in the top of the double boiler and stir in butter and vanilla. Cook until the mixture thickens again.
Heat the oven to 350 F.
Place a layer of vanilla wafers in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish (or another shape 2-quart shallow baking dish). Add a layer of sliced bananas. Continue layering until all cookies and banana slices are used. Pour pudding mixture over top.
In a mixing bowl beat egg whites until foamy; gradually beat in 1/4 cup granulated sugar and cream of tartar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue over pudding, spreading all the way to the edges of the baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned.
Remove from the oven. Serve hot or cold and enjoy!

Raw Egg Warning

Consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs poses a risk of foodborne illness.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
321	Calories
10g	Fat
54g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories	321
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 207mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 39g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 3mg	13%
Calcium 104mg	8%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 264mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.