America's Best Recipes/1989

Perfect Banana Pudding

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons self-rising flour 2/3 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, separated 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12-ounce) package vanilla wafers 3 large bananas 2 tablespoons sugar



1 Combine flour, 2/3 cup sugar, and salt in a heavy saucepan, stirring well. Set aside.
2 Beat egg yolks in a large mixing bowl at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy; combine beaten yolks and milk, mixing well. Stir egg yolk mixture into flour mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
3 Layer half the vanilla wafers in a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Slice 1-1/2 bananas, and layer over wafers. Pour half the custard mixture over bananas. Repeat layers.
4 Beat egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed of electric mixer 1 minute. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 minutes). Spread meringue over custard, sealing to edge of dish. Bake at 400 F. for 6 to 8 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.

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