MOM'S HOMEMADE BANANA PUDDING

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This is one of those old-fashioned banana pudding recipes that our elder relatives would have made for Sunday dinner. It's a bit different and a tad more time-consuming than modern day banana pudding, but worth every stir of the whisk. The homemade custard is thick, rich, and creamy. The meringue on top is fluffy and adds a bit...

Provided by lisa moore

Categories     Puddings

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 c sugar, divided
1/3 c self-rising flour
3 eggs, separated
2 c milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
5 medium ripe bananas
1 box vanilla wafers (some for layers, some crush for topping)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Mix 1/2 c of the sugar with flour in a small saucepan. Blend in the egg yolks.
  • 2. Add vanilla extract and milk.
  • 3. Cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until thickened. Stir constantly.
  • 4. Remove from heat.
  • 5. Begin to layer the pudding (usually makes 3 layers). Add a layer of wafers in a casserole bowl.
  • 6. Top with a layer of banana slices.
  • 7. Next, pour some custard over the bananas and wafers.
  • 8. Repeat layers ending with custard.
  • 9. Beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • 10. Gradually add 1/4 c sugar.
  • 11. Beat until firm.
  • 12. Pour meringue over final custard layer.
  • 13. Crumble wafers over top.
  • 14. Bake 15-20 minutes or until top is slightly browned.
  • 15. Cool at least one hour before eating.

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