Classic Southern Banana Pudding with Homemade Custard
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Classic Southern Banana Pudding with Homemade Custard
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Creamy Southern banana pudding with layers of homemade custard, bananas, and vanilla wafers, topped with a fluffy, golden meringue.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar divided
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- Dash of Salt
- 3 eggs separated
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 45 vanilla wafers divided
- 5 ripe bananas sliced (about 3 1/2 cups), divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top pan of a double boiler. Into the sugar and flour, blend 3 egg yolks and the milk.1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, dash salt, 3 egg yolks, 2 cups milk
- Cook while stirring constantly over gently boiling water for about 6-8 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Spread a small amount of the custard on the bottom of a 1 1/2-quart casserole or other oven-safe dish. Make a layer of wafers and top the wafers with a layer of sliced bananas. Pour about 1/3 of the custard over the bananas.
- Make two more layers of wafers, bananas and custard for a total of 3 layers, ending with custard.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.3 egg whites
- Slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until the meringue is stiff but not dry.1/4 cup sugar
- Spoon the meringue on top of the pudding, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface and sealing to the edges of the casserole dish.
- Bake in the top half of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the meringue is golden.
- Cool slightly or refrigerate until serving.
- Garnish servings with additional wafers and banana slices if desired.
Notes
- Cover the leftovers and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
67g
(22%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
183mg
(8%)
Potassium
413mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 183mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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