Banana Pudding 50s Style

 

 

 

 

Hello and I hope your week is going well.  This picture reminds me of standing and
watching my grandmother cook.  She didn't have tile and her "range" as they called
it then, was much bigger but she did have white cabinets and a little "helper".

I wanted to share her banana pudding recipe today.  It takes a little time, but it
is oh so worth it. 


1 box of vanilla wafers--the real thing--no substitutes
4 egg yolks
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract--the real thing--no substitutes
3 tablespoons of flour
3 cups milk--whole milk adds more flavor but more calories, too
3 bananas

Break and put egg yolks into a medium to large sauce pan.  Using a whisk, add sugar
and stir until blended.  Add vanilla and flour.  Whisk and blend very well.  Now whisk
(stir) in milk until very smooth and blended.  Begin cooking on medium heat.  You
need to stir slowly but almost constantly so it doesn't stick.  Here's where we build
character :).  This takes a little time but again, it's worth it.  When your mixture begins
to thicken, take off heat and stir really well.  Let it cool and as it does, pour 1/2 of box
of wafers into a pretty bowl (we want all your hard work to show and be pretty).  Slice
bananas and place on top of wafers.  Pour pudding over all.  Use 1/4 of the box of
wafers to place on top of pudding.  Let it fully cool and become your family's hero!

Let's visit again soon!