Banana Pudding

• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
• dash of salt
• 4 eggs, separated at room temperature
• 2 c. milk
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 35 to 40 Nilla wafers

1. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. Stir in 4 egg yolks and milk; blend well.
2. Cook, uncovered, over boiling water.
3. Stir constantly until thickened.
4. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat; add vanilla.
6. Spread small amount on bottom of 1 1/2-quart casserole. Cover with Nilla wafers.
7. Top with layers of sliced bananas; pour 1/3 of custard over bananas.
8. Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to make 3 layers of each, ending with custard.
9. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
10. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
11. Spoon on top of pudding, spreading to edges.
12. Bake at 425u0b0 for 5 minutes or until delicately brown.
13. Cool slightly or chill.

sugar, allpurpose, salt, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, nilla wafers

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=721539 (may not work)