Banana Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/3 Cups sugar
• Dash of Salt
• 3 Eggs, separated
• 3 Cups of milk
• 1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 (12-ounce) Package vanilla wafers
• 6 Medium bananas
• 1/4 Sugar plus 2 tablespoons
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Pudding

1. Combine four, 1 1/3 cups of sugar, and salt in a heavy saucepan.
2. Combine beaten egg yolks and milk, stirring well.
3. Add milk mixture to dry ingredients.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
5. Stir until thick.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Stir in vanilla.

Whipped Meringue Topping

1. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy.
2. Add 1/4 plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, gradually.
3. Beat with an electric mixture until stiff peaks form.
4. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
5. Stir mixture until blended.

Assembly

1. Layer 1/3 of wafers in a 3-quart baking dish.
2. Slice 2 bananas, and layer over wafers.
3. Pour 1/3 of custard over last 2 layers.
4. Repeat this process twice.
5. Spread Meringue over custard, sealing the edges. 
6. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown. 

— Madeline Rabalais

Source — Southern Living Cookbook.

Prepared by Madeline Rabalais
Louisiana Anthology

June 9, 2019