35 -45 shortbread cookies like Nilla wafers reserve 10 to 12 for garnish
5 -6 medium bananas sliced fully riped
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
