| 1 | : vanilla wafers |
| 2 | combine ?cup sugar, flour and salt in top of a double boiler; mix well. |
| 3 | Stir in 1 egg, 3 egg yolks and milk; mix well. |
| 4 | Place over boiling water; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. |
| 5 | Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. |
| 6 | Spread about ?cup pudding in a 1 ?quart casserole; arrange 1 dozen vanilla wafers over top of pudding. |
| 7 | Top with 1/3 banana slices and 1/3 of remaining pudding. |
| 8 | Repeat layers twice. |
| 9 | Beat 3 egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed 1 minute. |
| 10 | Gradually, add ?cup sugar, 1 tbsp. at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2-4 minutes). |
| 11 | Spread meringue over pudding, sealing to edge of casserole. |
| 12 | Bake at 350 °F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. |
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