Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 box vanilla wafers
• 4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
2. Gradually whisk in milk and egg yolks.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
5. Let cool slightly.
6. In a 2-quart dish, layer vanilla wafers and banana slices.
7. Pour half of the pudding over the layers.
8. Repeat layers with remaining wafers, bananas, and pudding.
9. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
10. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
11. Spread meringue over pudding.
12. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until golden brown.
13. Let cool completely before serving.