Southern Banana Pudding
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Southern Banana Pudding
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This old fashioned Southern Banana Pudding recipe layers vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, homemade vanilla pudding, and piles of meringue!
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Ingredients
For the Pudding
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3½ cups whole milk, divided
- 8 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Assembly
- 11 ounce box vanilla wafers
- 6 medium bananas sliced ½-inch thick
For the Meringue
- 8 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make the Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. Whisk in ½ cup of the milk and the egg yolks. In a large saucepan, place the remaining 3 cups milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Whisk 1 cup of the hot milk into the egg mixture. Whisk the egg mixture into the remaining hot milk in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add the butter and vanilla, stirring until the butter is melted. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Assemble the Dish: Arrange vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish (you can reserve some to garnish, if you wish), and top with the banana slices. Pour the pudding through a fine-mesh sieve over the bananas and spread into an even layer.
- Make the Meringue: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with a mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon the meringue over the pudding, spreading it right up to the edges of the pan.
- Bake until the meringue is lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with vanilla wafers, if desired. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
- I don't recommend using super ripe bananas in this recipe, as they will break down too much when the pudding is in the oven.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
444kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
419mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
58g
(116%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
5.1mg
(6%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.1mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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