Nilla Banana Pudding

This is the original recipe right off the box. This is very pretty if you use the rainbow wafers.

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• Nilla Wafers
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 5 or 6 medium ripe bananas
• Dash salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Reserve 2 tablespoons sugar.
2. In top of double boiler combine remaining sugar, flour and salt. Beat in 1 whole egg and 3 egg yolks; reserve 3 egg whites. Stir in milk. Cook, uncovered, over boiling water, stirring constantly, 10 minutes, or until thickened.
3. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
4. Spoon about 1/2 cup custard into bottom of 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, cover with a layer of Nilla wafers. Top with a layer of sliced bananas; pour about 2/3 cup custard over bananas. Continue layering, ending with custard.
5. In a small bowl, beat reserved egg whites until stiff but not dry; gradually adding 2 tablespoons reserved sugar; beat until mixture forms stiff peaks.
6. Spoon on top of custard; spreading to cover entire surface.
7. Bake at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes, or until surface is lightly browned.
8. Just before serving garnish with banana slices, if desired.
9. Serve warm or chilled.