This is an old-school banana pudding down to its bed of Nilla wafers, topped with a quilt of meringue, above a pudding that owes some hold to cornstarch. It is not in any way fancy, though the meringue has its moments. The peaks may weep a little, if you let the dessert sit for a while to draw admiring glances from your guests, but no matter. It's fantastic inside, where it counts.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Make custard: whisk 3/4 cup of the sugar, the cornstarch, milk and egg yolks in a pot set over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until it just begins to bubble, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn heat down slightly, and allow mixture to simmer, still stirring constantly, for 1 minute, then remove mixture from heat. Whisk in vanilla, salt and butter.
- Make meringue: put the egg whites, cream of tartar and 1/2 cup of sugar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer, and set over a medium saucepan of simmering water. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot to touch, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the stand mixer fitted with whisk, and beat until stiff, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Line a 13-by-9-inch oven-safe casserole pan with one layer of Nilla wafers and one layer of banana slices. (Reserve remaining Nilla wafers for a child or incident of depression.)
- Pour the custard over the bananas and cookies, then use a spatula to spread the meringue. Bake in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the peaks are the color of a toasted marshmallow. Allow to rest until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 419, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 240 milligrams, Sugar 42 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Anam Mozumdar
[email protected]I made this banana pudding for my church potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ramesh Majhee
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of bananas, vanilla wafers, and pudding. It's the perfect dessert for a summer cookout.
Brian Cunningham
[email protected]I've made this banana pudding several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Tloc 88
[email protected]This is the best banana pudding recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen bananas.
Frankie Ratcliff
[email protected]This banana pudding is the perfect comfort food. It's sweet, creamy, and delicious. I love to eat it on a cold winter day.
Muhammad Hamad
[email protected]I've made this banana pudding several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a potluck or a family gathering.
Rj Sani
[email protected]This banana pudding is the perfect dessert for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Rajpoot Jaral
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh bananas. It gives the pudding a really fresh and delicious flavor.
Krishna prasad Dhakal
[email protected]This banana pudding is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Juan Colon
[email protected]I made this banana pudding for my family reunion and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Clair Nicholls
[email protected]This is the most delicious banana pudding I've ever had. I highly recommend it!
Noman Writes
[email protected]I've tried several banana pudding recipes and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.
Baloch Communication
[email protected]This banana pudding is the perfect comfort food. It's sweet, creamy, and delicious.
Waqar Hussaia
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different fruits or nuts to change up the flavor.
Amanda Bidwell-Albright
[email protected]This is my go-to banana pudding recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Felipe Coronado
[email protected]I made this banana pudding for my church potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Lauren Dickson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of bananas, vanilla wafers, and pudding. It's the perfect dessert for a summer cookout.
Jual Hossian
[email protected]I've made this banana pudding recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Albert Navarro
[email protected]This is the best banana pudding recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen bananas.
Madan Kattel
[email protected]My family loved this banana pudding! It was so creamy and delicious. The vanilla wafers added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.