Ingredients
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48 vanilla wafers, divided
3/4 c. sugar, divided
1/3 c. all purpose flour
dash of salt
3 eggs, separated
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
5 ripe bananas (about 3 1/2 c.), sliced, divided
Preparation
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Reserve 10 wafers for garnish.
Mix 1/2 c. sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler.
Blend in 3 egg yolks and milk. Cook, uncovered, over boiling water, stirring constantly for 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Spread small amount of custard on bottom of 1 1/2 qt. dish; cover with layer of wafers and a layer of sliced bananas.
Pour about 1/3 custard over 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 remaining 1/4 c. sugar and beat until stiff but not dry.
Spoon on top of custard, spreading to cover entire surface and sealing well to edges.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
Cool slightly or refrigerate.
Garnish with reserved wafers.
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