| 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) |
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| 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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