Baked Banana Pudding

Serves: 2

Cody DuBuque

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

56

Sweetness

44

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

4 large

Egg (separated)

2 cups

Half-And-Half

1 pinch

Cream Of Tartar

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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Heat the oven to 400 degrees F

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Toss the banana slices and lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside

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Combine 1/2 cup of the sugar, the flour and salt in a 3-quart saucier

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Add the egg yolks and whisk to combine

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Add the half-and-half and carefully whisk to combine

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Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 172 to 180 degrees F, approximately 5 to 10 minutes

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The mixture will begin to thicken and bubble around the edges

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Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract

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Spread a small amount of the pudding in the bottom of an oven-safe 1 1/2-quart glass mixing bowl

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Cover with a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of banana slices

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Pour 1/3 of the remaining pudding on top of the bananas and repeat, ending with a layer of pudding

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Whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form

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Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form

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Spoon the meringue over the warm pudding, being sure to cover the edges

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Bake until the meringue is evenly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes

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Remove the pudding from the oven and cool for 15 minutes before serving

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Cool completely before refrigerating

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Refrigerate for up to 3 days