Meringue-Topped Banana Pudding

Meringue topped banana pudding.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Chill Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces vanilla wafer cookies (about 65 cookies)

  • 6 bananas, peeled and sliced

  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 3 large egg yolks

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

  • 2 cups whole milk or half and half

  • 4 large egg whites

  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 1/2 cup white sugar

Directions

  1. Line bottom of a 2-quart baking dish with half of the cookies. Top with half of the banana slices. Repeat layers.

  2. Stir together brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan until no lumps remain. Stir in egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set pot over medium heat and gradually stir in milk, stirring constantly, until mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool 1 minute. Pour milk mixture evenly over bananas and cookies. Chill, covered, at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.

  3. Mix egg whites, cream of tartar, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. With mixer running, gradually add white sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pudding.

  4. Brown top of meringue with a kitchen torch, 2 to 3 minutes. (To store, insert toothpicks into meringue halfway up toothpick; loosely drape plastic wrap over toothpicks to cover. Chill up to 24 hours.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

371 Calories
9g Fat
66g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 371
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 231mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 43g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 482mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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