Recipes

Combine ½ cup sugar, flour, and salt in double broiler.

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 ½ qt. casserole dish.

Cover with a layer of Nilla wafers.

Top with layer of sliced bananas.

Pour about 1/3 of custard over bananas continue to layer with wafers, bananas, custard to make 3 layer ending with custard.

Beat egg whites until stiff, not dry.

Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

Spoon on top of the pudding, spreading to cover entire pudding surface and sealing well to edges.

Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes or until delicately browned.

Cool slightly or chill just before serving.

Garnish with reserved banana slices and Nilla wafers upright around the edge of the dish.