Ingredients
- 4 bananas, peeled and sliced
- Vanilla wafers (about 50 wafers)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup regular or 2% milk
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring 1 (for pudding)
Meringue for Pudding
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring (for meringue)
Instructions
- Prepare Bananas & Dish: In a medium bowl, slice bananas and sprinkle lightly with lemon juice (optional) to help prevent browning. Arrange a layer of vanilla wafers in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Layer sliced bananas over the wafers. (Optional: Stand some wafers around the sides of the dish for decoration).
- Make the Pudding: In a saucepan on the stovetop, whisk together the sugar, salt, flour, egg yolks, regular milk, and evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously with a whisk, for about 7-8 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
- Add Vanilla & Pour: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring. Pour the hot pudding evenly over the layers of vanilla wafers and bananas in the casserole dish.
- Prepare Meringue: In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring, continuing to beat until the meringue is glossy and holds firm peaks.
- Top and Bake: Spread the meringue over the hot pudding, ensuring it seals to the edges of the dish. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven until the meringue is browned, or brown carefully under a broiler.
Notes
Ensure continuous stirring when cooking the pudding to prevent burning. For best results, use ripe but not overly ripe bananas. Make sure meringue seals to the edges of the dish before baking. Pudding needs time to cool and set. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days; bananas will brown over time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered, Baked
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Keywords: Old-fashioned, Banana Pudding, Homemade, Scratch, Classic, Dessert, Meringue, Vanilla Wafers, Southern
