Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, in it own juice (drained)
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35 vanilla wafers (approximately 3/4 of one box)
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3/4 cup sugar (divided, 1/2 cup & 1/4 cup)
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1/3 cup flour
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3 eggs, separated
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2 cups 2% low-fat milk or 2 cups canned evaporated milk, is recommended for a richer,creamier flavor
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1 pinch salt
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine flour, salt and 1/2 cup of sugar in a medium saucepan- preferably non-stick (you can also use a double boiler).
- Add 3 eggs yolks and milk to the dry ingredients and combine together.
- Stirring constantly (a whisk works wonders), cook uncovered until thickened over medium heat.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Spread a small amount of the custard (approximately 2 tablespoons) on the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
- Add 1 layer of vanilla wafers and then 1 layer of drained pineapple (half of the can).
- Pour approximately 1/2 of the remaining custard over the pineapple.
- Repeat layer- vanilla wafers, pineapple, and ending with remaining custard.
- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Slowly add 1/4 cup sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully spoon the egg whites over the entire custard making sure to seal to edges.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until egg whites are lightly browned.
- Enjoy Warm!
- Refrigerate leftovers, unless it's like at my house and there are none!