CARAMELIZED BANANA PUDDING

Caramelized Banana Pudding image

Provided by Tammy T

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 c butter
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
4 large ripe bananas, sliced
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/3 c all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 c milk
4 large eggs, separated (whites & yolks)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c granulated sugar
48 48 vanilla wafers

Steps:

1. Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly. Add bananas; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat.
2. Whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, next 3 ingredients, and 4 egg yolks in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until a pudding-like thickness. (Mixture will just begin to bubble and will hold soft peaks when whisk is lifted.) Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
3. Divide half of banana mixture, pudding, and wafers among 8 (1-cup) ramekins or ovenproof glass dishes. Layer with remaining banana mixture, pudding, and vanilla wafers. ( I put 3 vanilla wafers on the bottom and 2 to 3 on the top sides.)
4. Beat 4 egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until foamy. Add remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 minutes). Spread meringue over ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
5. Bake at 325° for 15 to 20 minutes or until meringue is golden. Let cool on a wire rack 30 minutes.
6. For the best flavor, choose firm, ripe bananas with brown speckles.