Monday, January 9, 2012

Banana Pudding

I have known several people in my life that have claimed banana pudding as their favorite dessert.  I was scrolling though a friend's old copies of Southern Living magazine, and I found this recipe in an issue from 1988.  I have probably made this 100 times, and it is always wonderful.  I love it when it is served warm, but preferably not after a rich meal.  You will find this dessert to be rich enough on its own.  As always, I would love to hear from you if you make this.  Enjoy!



Ingredients:
2/3 cup sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 eggs, separated (whites at room temp)
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
18-24 vanilla wafers
2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
2tbsp sugar


Method: Combine 2/3 c of sugar and cornstarch in a heavy sauce pan; mix well.  Stir in water; mix well.  Beat egg yolks, add milk mixing well.  Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture boils.  Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly until thickened.  Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.  Cool slightly.  Arrange 1/2 of vanilla wafers in bottom of 1 1/2 quart baking dish.  Spread with half of pudding, top with banana slices.  Arrange remaining wafers on outside of dish, spread with remaining pudding.  


Combine egg whites ( at room temp) with cream of tartar; beat at high speed with electric mixer until foamy.  Gradually add 2 tbs of sugar beating until stiff peaks form.  Spread over pudding sealing to edge of the dish.


Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm or at room temperature.  (I prefer it warm.)  Enjoy!

31 comments:

Sandra said...

This looks so yummy!

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Le said...

this looks divine ! total yummy - thanks for dropping by the third - off to read more le xox

colleen said...

wow - that last pictures looks pretty impressive.

Gawgus things... said...

Double wow! Looks amazing :)

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Fabrizia Spinelli said...

The result seems really delicious, yummy!

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Portuguese Prepster said...

I love banana pudding! this looks delish!

Teresa said...

i think i'm gonna cry right now cause this looks so yummy!!! i love desserts with banana, so i'm definitely trying this soon! one of my resolutions is to increase my skills in the kitchen haha

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Jax said...

I loveeee banana pudding! That looks so yummy :)

amy b.s. said...

and i am so stealing this!

Mandy Crandell said...

Wow!!!! This looks so tasty!

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Erin said...

If this was in my kitchen I would have some for breakfast.

Jo said...

This looks so yummy!!! :)

Emmylou said...

Thanks for sharing the recipe! The final product looks so darn tasty:)

Kathy said...

Oh, yummm!! xoxo
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Morgan said...

Oh wow! This looks so good!

Suz said...

The photos are great and it looks yummy!

Neon Blonde Runner said...

OOh that looks delicious, I love the look of the fluffy stuff on top, lightly browned!

Eleanor at Mirror Of My World said...

wow yum!!! delicious xxxx

paislea said...

mmmmmm!!! this looks so tasty!!!

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Elle Sees said...

i tend to be very picky over my banana pudding and hate most i've tried, but i can tell i'd love this! it's made the RIGHT way. ;)

Bronzed Humanity said...

Droooollll!! YUM! I must make this!...Like today!
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Unknown said...

beautiful and good!!!

Bonnie said...

Don't get mad at me, but I have never tried it. I know, right??? SHAME.

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decor8 said...

I'm makin' this over the weekend! I love banana pudding, but I've never made it!

A Life Un-Styled said...

Oh my goodness this looks so delicious! And how lucky you were with such an old recipe!

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Gillie said...

Mmm that looks delicious! Great blog, I"m now following!

xo Gillie

Anonymous said...

this looks soooo delish!!

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Anonymous said...

now this looks HEAVENLY!!
xo, k

Keep the Secret said...

uuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm cool!!

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Dessert Darling said...

Banana pudding is one of the most iconic desserts. The flavor of the fruit permeates the pudding, the cookies soften and everything slowly melds together into a desert that is greater than the sum of its parts. Thanks for sharing the wonderful recipe.

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erica said...

This looks absolutely amazing! I am having a few people over this weekend and think this is a must make! xo

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