How to Make Grandma's Banana Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma's Banana Pudding is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down through the generations. This classic dessert has been a staple at family gatherings, potlucks, and holiday dinners for as long as anyone can remember. With its creamy, fluffy pudding, layers of ripe, sweet bananas, and a generous topping of whipped cream, it's no wonder that this dessert is always a hit.

What makes Grandma's Banana Pudding so special is that it's not only delicious, but it also holds a special ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, separated, divided
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, divided
  • 4 medium bananas, sliced, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 5 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Make the pudding: Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a bowl. Set egg whites aside for meringue.
  • Beat egg yolks in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar mixture alternately with milk and vanilla, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add butter; continue stirring until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Line the bottom of a baking dish with 1/2 of the wafers. Layer 1/2 of the banana slices over wafers and cover with 1/2 of the pudding. Repeat layers once more.
  • Make the meringue: Beat reserved egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, gradually adding cream of tartar, until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla. Spoon meringue over pudding.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meringue browns, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    487 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 342mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 86g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 410mg