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Southern-Style Baked Banana Pudding

Southern-Style Baked Banana Pudding

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 45 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Custard

    • 🥚 4 large eggs
    • 🍬 ½ cup white sugar
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 🥛 2 cups milk
    • 1 tablespoon banana liqueur
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🧈 1 tablespoon cold butter

  • Banana Layer

    • 🍌 3 very ripe bananas, sliced
    • 🍋 1 ½ teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 (12 ounce) package miniature vanilla wafers

  • Meringue Topping

    • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 🍬 2 tablespoons white sugar

STEPS

1

Separate egg whites into the mixer bowl and yolks into a saucepan.

2

Prepare custard by combining yolks, sugar, salt, flour, and 1/4 of milk. Blend and add remaining milk. Whisk until smooth.

3

Cook custard over medium heat while stirring until thick enough to form ribbons.

4

Add banana liqueur, vanilla, and cold butter to the custard and whisk until smooth.

5

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

6

Slice bananas and mix them with lemon juice.

7

Assemble the pudding layers of custard, vanilla wafers, and bananas into a baking dish.

8

Prepare meringue by beating egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar until peaks form. Spread over pudding.

9

Bake for 7-10 minutes or until meringue is browned.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

408

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 64
    Carbs
  • 14
    Fats

💡 Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal flavor.Cool custard slightly before assembling pudding for better layer consistency.Using fresh lemon juice prevents bananas from browning.Serve chilled for a more refreshing dessert or warm for traditional enjoyment.