Maya Angelou's Banana Meringue Pudding Recipe

Name: Maya Angelou's Banana Meringue Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup sugar, plus; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 3 cups milk; ⅓ cup cornstarch; 8 eggs, separated; 4 bananas, ripe thinly sliced; ½ teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 pinch salt; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 cups vanilla wafers

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
In a large saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt; stir until blended.
3
Mix in milk.
4
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and boiling.
5
Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
6
In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, then whisk in 1/2 cup of hot custard from pan until blended.
7
Pour yolk mixture back into saucepan of custard; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly , 2 minutes.
8
Stir in butter and vanilla until blended.
9
Place vanilla wafers on bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish.
10
Top with a layer of sliced bananas and custard.
11
Repeat layering, ending with custard.
12
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and 1/4 cup sugar at low speed until foamy.
13
Add cream of tartar; increase speed to medium and gradually beat in remaining sugar.
14
Beat until egg whites hold a stiff peak.
15
Spoon meringue over hot custard immediately, bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
16
Remove from oven and cool for at least 1 hour at room temperature Then refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

1294

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup sugar, plus, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, 3 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Maya Angelou's Banana Meringue Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Maya Angelou's Banana Meringue Pudding

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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