The Real Deal Banana Pudding

By plilhig

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• Dash salt
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 45 NILLA Wafers, divided
• 5 ripe bananas, sliced (about 3 1/2 cups), divided
• Additional NILLA Wafers and banana slices, for garnish

Details

Adapted from never enough thyme.com

Preparation

Step 1

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, stirring constantly for 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Reserve 10 wafers for garnish. Spread small amount of custard on bottom of 1 1/2-quart casserole; cover with a layer of wafers and a layer of sliced bananas.
Pour about 1/3 of custard over bananas. Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to make a total of 3 layers of each, ending with custard.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff but not dry. Spoon on top of pudding, spreading evenly to cover entire surface and sealing well to edges.
Bake at 350°F in top half of oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned. Cool slightly or refrigerate. Garnish with additional wafers and banana slices just before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Enjoy!