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
Preparation
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 (325º) for 20 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
