Meringue-Topped Banana Pudding

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The meringue in this meringue-topped banana pudding is stabilized by acidic cream of tartar, helping it hold its shape for decorative swoops and swirls. Avoid using a copper bowl, which reacts with acid and may discolor your meringue.

By

Juliana Hale

Published on October 12, 2023

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Chill Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

8

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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

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