The rich pudding is made on the stovetop, poured over the bananas and wafers, topped with meringue, and then baked in the oven. Passed down from my grandmother, it is a unique take on a Southern favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 eggs yolks
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 6 bananas , peeled and sliced
- 1 package vanilla wafer cookies , 16 ounce
- 2 eggs whites
- 3.5 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
-
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
-
2
Line the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with vanilla wafer cookies. Top with a layer of banana slices. Repeat layers until you reach the top of the dish or run out of bananas. Set aside.
-
3
In a large saucepan, stir together the brown sugar and flour so there are no lumps. Mix in the egg and egg yolks. Gradually stir in the milk while warming over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 1 minute. Then, pour the hot pudding evenly over the layers of banana and cookie in the casserole dish.
-
4
In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until they can hold a soft peak. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip until they can hold a firm peak. Use a spatula to spread the meringue over the top of the casserole.
-
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the meringue has browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore Other Recipes
Salt and Vinegar Almonds
Try these roasted almonds with the classic taste of salt and vinegar for a delicious and nutritious snack.
Spicy Italian Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs with a spicy twist. Spicy brown mustard and Italian dressing give these deviled eggs a nice zesty flavor.
Slow Cooker Northern White Bean
Learn how to cook white beans in a crockpot with this easy recipe. Great Northern beans are cooked in a slow cooker with smoked neck bones, aromatic vegetables, seasonings, and chicken broth. You can use this recipe for cooking most dried beans in the slow cooker. Adjust liquid when cooking beans with tough skins, such as pinto beans. Add garlic and onion powder to taste, if desired.