Banana Pudding Layered With Graham Cracker Crumbs

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 350 F.

2. Step 2

   Lightly butter an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

3. Step 3

   Separate the eggs; put the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl—stainless steel or glass—and set them aside for the meringue. Whisk the egg yolks in a saucepan or in the top of a double boiler .

4. Step 4

   Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a separate bowl and mix thoroughly; add it to the egg yolks. Add the milk and whisk to blend.

5. Step 5

   Cook the pudding mixture over low heat until it is thickened and creamy, stirring constantly. Remove it from the heat, add the vanilla extract, and stir to combine.

6. Step 6

   In the baking dish, place alternating layers of graham cracker crumbs and sliced bananas. Top with the vanilla custard.

7. Step 7

   To make the meringue , beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

8. Step 8

   Spread the meringue over the custard and bake for about 10 minutes or until the meringue is nicely browned.