"This is an excellent chilled dessert for any summer picnic, barbecue or family dinner. The vanilla bean in this recipe takes this classic to another level and it is still as easy to make...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE BANANA PUDDING:
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⅔ cups White Sugar
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3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
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⅛ Tablespoons Salt
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3 cups Whole Milk
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4 whole Large Egg Yolks
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1 whole Vanilla Bean
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2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Cut Into Pieces
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½ teaspoons Good Vanilla Extract
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6 whole Ripe But Firm Bananas
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1 box Vanilla Wafers (12 Ounce Box)
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FOR THE MERINGUE (OPTIONAL):
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4 whole Large Egg Whites At Room Temperature
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½ teaspoons Cream Of Tartar
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½ teaspoons Vanilla Extract (optional)
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1 cup Superfine Sugar