Truman Capote’s cold banana pudding recipe from 1968

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, gradually blend 3-3/4 cups milk with the vanilla pudding and pie mix [NOT instant].
2. Separate 3 eggs, adding yolks to pudding mixture and reserving whites for later use.
3. Beat pudding mixture with electric or rotary beater until smooth.
4. Cook, stirring constantly, until pudding comes to a full boil.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Cover surface with foil or plastic wrap and cool for 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Then fold in 1 cup heavy cream, stiffly beaten, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
8. Arrange 6 ladyfingers in bottom of a 2-1/2 quart casserole or baking dish.
9. Spoon half the prepared pudding over ladyfingers and arrange 2 bananas, sliced, over top.
10. Repeat layers. sprinkling 1/8-teaspoon nutmeg on top of final banana layer.
11. Beat 3 reserved egg whites until foamy.
12. Gradually add 1/3 cup superfine sugar, beating very well until meringue is stiff.
13. Spoon over pudding.
14. Bake 7 to 8 minutes at 350 F, or until meringue is lightly browned.