• 4 whole eggs -- separated
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 bananas -- sliced
• vanilla wafer cookies

Beat 4 eggs yolks slightly. Add to the egg yolks 2/3 cups sugar, 1/8 tsp. salt and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Add this to 3 cups milk. Place in saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add vanilla extract.

Layer vanilla wafers and bananas in 8 inch square baking dish. Stand vanilla wafers up around sides of dish. Pour pudding over vanilla wafers and bananas.

Beat egg whites until frothy and add 5 tablespoons granulated sugar. Beat until stiff and add vanilla extract. Spread on top of pudding and bake in slow oven 300 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown on tips.