Posted by Sherry on October 02, 2001 at 20:17:18:
In Reply to: ISO: OLD FASHIONED BANANA PUDDING posted by Shane on October 02, 2001 at 18:30:54:
ORIGINAL BANANA PUDDING
(Makes 8 Servings)
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3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
dash of salt
4 eggs, separated (at room
temperature)
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
35 to 45 Nilla wafers
5 to 6 medium-sized fully ripe
bananas, sliced
1 banana and 10 to 12 Nilla
wafers (reserve for
garnish)
Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double
boiler. Stir in 4 egg yolks and milk; blend well. Cook,
uncovered, over boiling water, stirring constantly until
thickened. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5
minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Spread small amount
on bottom of 1 1/2-quart casserole; cover with layer of Nilla
wafers. Top with layer of sliced bananas.
Pour about 1/3 of custard over bananas. Continue to
layer wafers, bananas and custard to make 3 layers of each,
ending with custard. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry;
gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff
peaks form. Spoon on top of pudding, spreading to cover entire
surface and sealing well to edges. Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes
or until delicately browned. Cool slightly or chill. Just
before serving, garnish with banana slices, then Nilla wafers
upright around edge of dish.