Southern Banana Pudding Recipe

Steps

1. 1Prep. Preheat oven to 325º F. Chill the bowl and beaters for making the meringue (if making).
2. 2Make the Custard:
3. 3Combine flour, sugar and salt in a large, heavy saucepan.
4. 4Lightly beat egg yolks and combine with milk in a large bowl or measuring cup. Pour the egg and milk mixture into dry ingredients in heavy saucepan. Cook over low to medium heat, stirring constantly, until ingredients are thickened and smooth. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. 5To layer your banana pudding, begin by placing 1/3 of the vanilla wafers on the bottom of a 2 quart oven-safe glass bowl or baking dish.
6. 6Slice bananas and place 1/3 on top of wafers.
7. 7Pour one-third of custard over wafers and bananas.
8. 8Repeat layering process two more times until all wafers, bananas, and custard have been used, ending with a final layer of the wafers.
9. 9For the Meringue:
10. 10Whip egg whites with an electric mixer set at high speed.
11. 11Allow egg whites to foam, add cream of tartar and then gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time. Continue whipping until sugar is well-dissolved. Add vanilla once stiff peaks have formed and whip until well-combined.
12. 12Spread the meringue over banana pudding, making sure to spread to the edges of the dish.
13. 13Bake for about 25 minutes until the meringue is lightly browned.