Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding
An old-fashioned banana pudding recipe that is cooked on the stovetop, assembled with layers, and baked with a meringue topping.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Combine 3/4 cup sugar, salt, and self-rising flour in the top of a double boiler. Slowly stir in milk and cook over simmering water, stirring until the mixture thickens.
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Beat egg yolks, then temper them by briskly stirring in about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture. Add the tempered egg yolks, butter, and vanilla back to the double boiler; cook until the mixture thickens again.
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Layer vanilla wafers and sliced bananas in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish until all are used. Pour the pudding mixture over the layers.
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Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
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Spread the meringue over the pudding, extending it to the edges of the pan. Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned.