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original nilla banana pudding

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
ann wilson
the villages, FL

This was prepared by Kathy B. of The Villages, FL in honor of her grandmother on 8/20/2013

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Hr

Ingredients For original nilla banana pudding

  • 3/4 c
    sugar, divided
  • 1/3 c
    all purpose flour or 2 t. cornstarch
  • dash
    salt
  • 3
    eggs, separated
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 45
    nilla brand vanilla wafers, divided
  • 5
    ripe bananas
  • additional nilla wafers and banana slices for garnish

How To Make original nilla banana pudding

  • 1
    Mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour, salt in top of double boiler. Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk. Cook uncovered over boiling water, stirring constantly for 10-12 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • 2
    Reserve 10 wafers for garnish. Spread small amount of custard on bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Cover with a layer of wafers and a layer of sliced bananas. Pour about 1/3 of custard over bananas. Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to make a total of 3 layers each, ending with custard.
  • 3
    Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and gradually add remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and beat until stiff but not dry. Spoon on top of pudding, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface and sealing well to edges.
  • 4
    Bake at 350 in top half of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Cool slightly or refrigerate. Garnish with additional wafers and banana slices before serving.

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