NILLA BANANA PUDDING
Yields 12 servings , 2/3 cup each
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup flour
Dash salt
3 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
45 Nilla wafers, divided
5 med. ripe bananas, sliced (about 3-1/2 cups)
Preheat oven to 350.  Mix  1/2 cup of the sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk.  Cover, uncovered, over boiling water 10-12 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

Reserve 12 of the wafers for garnish.  Spread small amount of custard onto bottom of 1-1/2 qt. baking dish; cover with layers of 1/3 each of the remaining wafers and sliced bananas.  Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to make a total of 3 layers of each, ending with custard.

Beat egg whites on high speed of electric mixer until soft peaks form.  Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.  Spoon over custard; spread evenly to cover entire surface of custard and sealing well to edge.

Bake 15-20 minutes or untl lightly browned.  Cool slightly.  Top with reserved 12 wafers just before serving.  Garnish with additional banana slices, if desired. 
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