Who doesn’t love banana pudding? There is only one thing that could make it better – strawberries. This was a request from one of my hubby’s friends. It was amazing, and I wish I could take credit for the idea. It was so good.
Yield: Serves 4
Vanilla wafers
4 bananas, sliced
1 lb fresh sliced strawberries
Pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
Meringue
4 egg whites
4 tablespoons granulated white sugar
1. For pudding, whisk cornstarch and sugar together in a saucepan. Add milk and whisk to combine. Add egg yolks and salt. Whisk well. Turn heat to medium and bring to a boil while continually whisking. Cook for 2 3 minutes after mixture starts to boil and remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
2. Let cool for 15 20 minutes.
3. Layer casserole dish with vanilla wafers, sliced bananas and sliced strawberries. Pour over half of pudding. Repeat layers. Pour the other half of pudding over everything.
4. Prepare meringue by whipping egg whites until foamy. Add sugar and continue to beat until you have firm peaks. Spread over pudding and place under broiler for just a minute or two, until golden brown.
5. Let cool completely, and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
