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NILLA WAFER BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• To make the custard, simmer one to two inches of water in a pot over low heat. Place a glass or metal bowl on top of the pot, making sure it doesn't touch the water.
• Add 1/2 cup of sugar, flour, and salt to the bowl.
• Beat in the egg yolks and milk, and stir until the mixture is well-combined.
• Cook the mixture over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the milk from burning.
• Remove the bowl from the heat and mix in the vanilla.
• Spread a small amount of the custard at the bottom of a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
• Layer Nilla Wafers on top of the custard. Top with a layer of sliced bananas.
• Pour a third of the custard over the bananas. Continue layering until you get three layers of each component, ending with the custard. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• To make the meringue topping, beat the egg whites with a mixer until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and beat for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. You'll know the egg whites are done when they're glossy and they form a firm peak that holds its shape when you lift the beater.
• Spoon over the meringue over the pudding, making sure the entire surface is covered well.
• Bake the pudding for 5 minutes or until the meringue has turned light golden brown.
• Let the pudding cool to room temperature. Chill in the fridge before serving.
• Garnish with banana slices and place Nilla Wafers around the edge of the dish.

NILLA WAFERS ORIGINAL BANANA PUDDING

Steps:

• 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; 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 but not dry; 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 delicately browned.
• Cool slightly or chill.
• Just before serving, garnish with banana slices, then stand Nilla Wafers upright around edge of dish.