Banana pudding

Banana pudding

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 3/4 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• milk - 2 c
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• flour - 2 Tbsp
• eggs, separated - 3 item
• bananas - 6 item
• vanilla wafers - 1 item

How to make banana pudding:

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler; stir in milk. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened. Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Beat egg yolks; gradually stir in hot mixture. Return to double boiler. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Line bottom of casserole with vanilla wafers; top with layer of sliced bananas. Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard, ending with custard on top. Beat egg whites stiff, but not dry. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until mixture forms stiff peaks. Pile on top of pudding and bake at 425° for 5 minutes or until delicately browned. Serve warm or chilled.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Puddings and mousses, Fruit.