Nilla Wafers Banana Pudding
- ¾ cup sugar, divided into ½ cup and ¼ cup
- ⅓ cup flour
- dash of salt
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2 cups milk
- ½ tsp.vanilla
- 45 NILLA Wafers, divided
- 5 bananas, sliced
- Mix ½ cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler.
- Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk.
- Cook, uncovered, over boiling water 10 to 12 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
- Save 12 wafers for garnish. Spread small amount of custard onto bottom of 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
- Cover with layers of ⅓ each of the remaining wafers, bananas and remaining custard.
- Repeat layers 2 times.
- For Meringue
- Beat egg whites on high speed of mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually beat in remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread over custard, sealing well to edge of dish.
- Bake 15 to 20 min. or until lightly browned.
- Cool slightly.
- Top with reserved wafers just before serving.
Recipe by Mom on the Make at http://momonthemake.com/nilla-wafers-banana-pudding/
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