Original Nabisco Banana Pudding Recipe

(from the back of the Vanilla Wafer box)

• 3/4 cups sugar, separated
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• pinch of salt
• 45 Nabisco Vanilla Wafers
• 5 bananas, sliced

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler. Blend in the milk and egg yolks. Cook over boiling water, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and coats spoon. Remove from heat and add vanilla.

Reserve 12 of the Vanilla Wafers for the top. Line bottom of casserole with wafers; top with a layer of sliced bananas. Pour a portion of custard over the bananas. Continue to layer wafers, bananas and custard ending with custard on top.

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until mixture forms stiff peaks. Pile on top of the pudding in casserole, being sure to spread to the edge of the casserole to completely cover the custard.

Bake in medium oven (350° F) 10-12 minutes or until delicately browned. Place 12 reserved Vanilla Wafers on top just before serving. Serve warmed or chilled.

Serves 6 to 8.