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Ingredients

  • 3/4 C sugar
  • 1/3 C flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 C milk
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 36 vanilla wafers
  • 3 medium-sized bananas, sliced

Method

  • Blend 1/2 C sugar, flour and salt thoroughly together in top of double boiler.
  • Add 1/2 C milk, stirring to make smooth.
  • Add remaining milk.
  • Cook over boiling water, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  • Cover; cook 15 minutes.
  • Beat egg yolks slightly; add hot custard slowly to yolks.
  • Return to double boiler; cook 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heart; add vanilla.
  • Line the bottom and sides of a baking dish (about 6x10x2) with vanilla wafers. Arrange bananas in layer on wafers in bottom. Pour custard over bananas. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry; add remaining sugar 1 Tbsp at a time, beating constantly.
  • Spread meringue over custard. Bake in moderately slow oven (325°) for 20 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.