Desserts: Original Nilla Banana Pudding

By JoFClark

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup flour
• Dash salt
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 45 Nilla Wafers, divided
• bananas, sliced

Preparation

Step 1

Heat over to 350 degrees
Mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler
Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk
Cook, uncovered over boiling water, 10-12 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla
Reserve 12 wafers for garnish
Spread small amount of custard in bottom of 1 1/2 quart baking dish
Cover with layers of 1/3 each of the remaining wafers, bananas and remaining custard
Repeat layers 2 times
Beat egg whites on high speed of mixer until soft peaks form
Gradually beat in remaining sugar until stiff peaks form
Spread over custard. sealing well to edge of dish
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned
Cool slightly
Top with reserved wafers just before serving