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Mama Jean's Banana Pudding

Source of Recipe

From "The Southern Entertainer's Cookbook" by Courtney Whitmore


Recipe Introduction

"I've been hearing about Mama Jean's banana pudding since the day I married my husband. His grandmother was famous for this Southern delight, and my mother-in-law was tickled pink for me to share it with all of you. You can top it with a baked meringue topping or a simple swirl of whipped cream."

List of Ingredients

◦ 1 cup sugar
◦ ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
◦ 2 cups whole milk
◦ 3 egg yolks, beaten
◦ 2 tablespoons butter
◦ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
◦ 4 ripe bananas, sliced
◦ 1 (11-ounce) box vanilla wafer cookies


Recipe

In a large saucepan, add sugar to flour and mix well. Gradually add milk. Place saucepan on stove and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. When heated well, add egg yolks. Cook until thickened and remove from stove. Immediately stir in butter and vanilla.

If serving in individual portions, layer each serving dish with pudding, banana slices, and vanilla wafer cookies. Top with whipped cream and keep chilled until ready to serve.

For a baked meringue topping, layer pudding with banana slices and vanilla wafer cookies in an 8 to 10-inch oven-safe baking dish. Top with Meringue Topping.

Makes 6 to 8 servings



❧ Meringue Topping:

◦ 3 egg whites
◦ � cup sugar
◦ � teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 400� F.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla. Spread over banana pudding and bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned on top.