Original Banana Pudding

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• Dash of salt
• 4 eggs, separated, at room temperature
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (note: doubled from the original)
• 35 to 45 NILLA Wafers
• 5 to 6 medium size fully ripe bananas, sliced
• Reserve 1 banana and 10 to 12 NILLA Wafers for garnish.

Instructions

1. 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.

2. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

3. Remove from heat; add vanilla.

4. Spread small amount on bottom of 1-1/2-quart casserole; cover with layer of NILLA Wafers.

5. Top with layer of sliced bananas.

6. Pour about 1/3 of custard over bananas:

7. Continue to layer wafers, bananas, and custard to make 3 layers of each, ending with custard.

8. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

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

10. Bake at 425°F. for 5 minutes or until delicately browned.

11. Cool slightly or chill.

12. Just before serving, garnish with banana slices, then NILLA Wafers upright around edge of dish, as pictured on package.