nilla wafers original banana pudding

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Updated on May 12, 2014

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prep time 1 Hr
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • - dash of salt
  • 4 - eggs, separted, at room temperature
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 35-40 - nilla wafers (reserve 10 to 12 for garnish)
  • 5 to 6 medium sized fully ripe bananas, sliced (reserve 1 for garnish)

How To Make nilla wafers original banana pudding

  • Step 1
    Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. Stir in 4 egg yolks and milk; blend well. Cook, uncovered, over boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Spread small amount on bottom of 1 1/2 quart casserole; cover with layer of Nilla Wafers. Top with layer of sliced bananas.
  • Step 2
    Pour about 1/3 of the custard over bananas. Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to make 3 layers each, ending with custard.
  • Step 3
    Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon on top of pudding, spreading to cover entire surface and sealing well to edges. Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes or until delicately browned. Cool slightly or chill.
  • Step 4
    Just before serving, garnish with banana slices, then stand Nilla Wafers upright around edge of dish. Makes 8 servings.

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Category: Puddings
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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