OLD TIME BANANA PUDDING RECIPE

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RECIPES FROM THE HOLLER

Old Time Nana Pudding

3/4 c. granulated sugar

1/3 c. all-purpose flour
Dash of salt
4 eggs, separated, at room temperature
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
35 to 45 Nilla Wafers (reserve 10 to 12 for garnish>
5 to 6 med. size fully ripe bananas, sliced (reserve 1 for garnish)

directions:

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


Remove from heat; add vanilla.
Spread small amount on bottom of 1 1/2 quart casserole dish
cover with layer of Nilla Wafers.
Top with layer of sliced bananas
Pour about 1/3 of the custard over bananas.
Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard to
make 3 layers each, ending with custard

Beat egg whites until stiff, gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Spoon on top of pudding, spreading to cover entire surface and sealing well to edges.
Bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool slightly or chill.
Right before serving, garnish with banana slices,
then stand Nilla Wafers upright around edge of dish.
Makes 8 servings

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