Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler.
- Stir in 4 egg yolks and milk; blend well.
- Cook, uncovered over boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla.
- Spread small amount on bottom of 1-1 1/2 quart casserole; cover with layer of wafers.
- Top with layer of sliced bananas.
- Pour about 1/3 of custard over bananas.
- Continue to layer wafers, bananas, and custard to make 3 layers of each, ending with custard.
- Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon on top of pudding, spreading to cover entire surface.
- and sealing well to edges.
- Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until delicately browned.
- Cool slightly or chill.
- Just before serving, garnish with banana slices, then insert vanilla wafers upright around edge of dish.
- Makes 16 servings.