Recipe: Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding

ORIGINAL NILLA
BANANA PUDDING
Makes 8 servings
Ready in: 60 mins.

Layers of Nilla wafers, creamy

pudding and fresh banana slices are

the stars of this American classic. INGREDIENTS
35 to 45 Nilla Wafers, divided
5 to 6 ripe bananas, sliced (about 4 cups), divided
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Dash salt
4 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Reserve 10 to 12 wafers and 1
banana for garnish.

2. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt
in top of double boiler. Blend in 4 egg
yolks and milk. Cook, uncovered,
over boiling water, stirring
constantly for 5 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. 3. Spread small amount of custard
on bottom of 1 1/2-quart casserole;
cover with a layer of wafers and a
layer of sliced bananas. Pour about
1/3 of custard over bananas.
Continue to layer wafers, bananas
and custard to make 3 layers of
each, ending with custard. 4. 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. 5. Bake at 350 F for 10 to 12
minutes or until browned. Cool
slightly or refrigerate. Garnish with
reserved banana slices and wafers
just before serving. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

per serving
287 calories, 6 g protein, 50 g
carbohydrate, 7 g total fat, 2 g
saturated fat, 117 mg cholesterol,
134 mg sodium, 1 g dietary fiber. TIME
Preparation Time: 30 mins.
Cook Time: 15 mins.
Cooling Time: 15 mins.
Total Time: 60 mins.