banana pudding - from scratch

Tuscumbia, AL
Updated on Sep 1, 2013

This is the way my husband's grandmother always made Banana Pudding. She was a great cook and taught me how to make this. My husband and his family can't get enough of this.

prep time
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 3 - eggs, separated
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups milk
  • dash salt
  • 6 teaspoons flour
  • - bananas
  • - vanilla wafers
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4-6 teaspoons sugar
  • - cream of tartar - optional

How To Make banana pudding - from scratch

  • Step 1
    In a 3 1/2 quart sauce pot, mix together sugar, egg yolks, milk, flour and salt.
  • Step 2
    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and add Vanilla Extract.
  • Step 4
    Layer bowl with Vanilla Wafers, banana slices (sliced lengthwise) and pudding. It usually makes about 3 layers.
  • Step 5
    In glass bowl, beat egg whites, 4-6 tsp sugar and Cream of Tartar until stiff peaks form.
  • Step 6
    Spread meringue on top of pudding and put in 350 degree oven until turns golden brown and silky.

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Category: Puddings
Ingredient: Dairy
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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