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THE ORIGINAL NILLA BANANA PUDDING
(Added October, 2002)


  • 45 Nilla Wafers, divided (Reserve 10 Nilla Wafers for garnish)

  • ¾ cup Sugar, divided

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

  • Dash of Salt

  • 3 eggs, separated

  • 2 cups of Milk

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 5 ripe Bananas, sliced (about 3 ½ cups), divided

-- Mix ½ cup sugar, flour and salt in top of a double boiler.
 
-- Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk.
 
-- Cook, uncovered, over boiling water, stirring constantly for 10-12 minutes or until thickened.
 
-- Remove from heat.
 
-- Stir in vanilla extract.
 
-- Spread a small amount of the custard on the bottom of a 1 ½ quart casserole dish.
 
-- Cover with a layer of Nilla Wafers and a layer of sliced bananas.
 
-- Pour about 1/3 of custard over the bananas.
 
-- Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to make 3 layers of each … ending with custard.
 
-- Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
 
-- Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and beat until stiff but not dry.
 
-- Spoon onto top of custard, spreading to cover the entire surface and sealing well to edges.
 
-- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until browned on top.
 
-- Cool slightly or refrigerate.
 
-- Garnish with the reserved wafers.


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