Baked Banana Pudding
This delightful baked banana pudding recipe is a perfect blend of creamy and crunchy that will transport you straight to the American South!
Ingredients
Method
Heat the oven to 200°C.
Toss the banana slices and lemon juice in a small bowl and set aside.
Combine 1/2 cup of the sugar, the flour and salt in a 3-quart saucier. Add the egg yolks and whisk to combine. Add the cream and carefully whisk to combine. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches 82°C, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. The mixture will begin to thicken and bubble around the edges. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
Spread a small amount of the pudding in the bottom of an oven-safe 1 1/2-quart glass mixing bowl. Cover with a layer of vanilla wafers, followed by a layer of banana slices. Pour 1/3 of the remaining pudding on top of the bananas and repeat, ending with a layer of pudding.
Whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form. Spoon the meringue over the warm pudding, being sure to cover the edges. Bake until the meringue is evenly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pudding from the oven and cool for 15 minutes before serving. Cool completely before refrigerating. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
This Homemade Banana Pudding is a Sweet Sensation
A beloved Southern classic, this luxurious baked banana pudding recipe combines the comforting elements of silky smooth custard, sweet ripe bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers, all topped with a golden, marshmallow-like meringue.
Sure, there are lots of banana and pudding recipes out there, but this one takes the biscuit, literally! And the best bit is that it’s incredibly easy to make. The velvet-smooth vanilla custard is layered with crisp wafers and ripe bananas, enhanced by a touch of tangy lemon juice. These luscious layers of banana and creamy custard are topped with a cloud-like meringue, baked to a delicate golden brown. The meringue's toasted exterior contrasts beautifully with the rich, creamy homemade banana pudding beneath.
For variations on this classic baked banana pudding recipe, consider using different types of biscuit or wafers. You could also experiment with adding a splash of banana liqueur to the custard for an extra layer of flavour, or folding in some toasted pecans for a delightful crunch.
Banana and pudding recipes are comforting crowd-pleasers, but if you're looking for more Southern-inspired desserts, try your hand at a classic peach cobbler, a rich pecan pie, or a decadent red velvet cake.
