Ingredients and Weight:
- Bananas, ripe: 8
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup
- Milk: 3 cups
- Heavy whipping cream: 1 cup
- Egg yolks: 4
- Egg whites: 4
- Cream of tartar: 1/4 teaspoon
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Slice bananas and place them in a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and 1 cup of milk.
- Bring 2 cups of milk to a simmer in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Bring the mixture back to a simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, then whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy whipping cream.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the bananas.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue on top of the pudding and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
- Per serving (1/8 of recipe):
- Calories: 430
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and sweet pudding with ripe bananas
- Fluffy and crisp meringue topping
- Classic American dessert with a contemporary twist
User Comments:
- "This was the best banana pudding I've ever had! The meringue was so light and fluffy."
- "The combination of bananas and meringue was perfect. It was the perfect ending to our meal."
- "I loved the crispy meringue on top. It added a nice crunch to the creamy pudding."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overbeat the egg whites, or the meringue will become grainy.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can spread the meringue on top of the pudding with a spoon.
- Serve the pudding warm or chilled.
