Banana Pudding

INGREDIENTS:

3 3/4 c Milk
2 pk (3 1/4-oz.) vanilla pudding
-and pie mix
3 Eggs separated
3 ts Vanilla; divided
1 c Whipping cream; whipped
1 pk (3-oz.) lady fingers -or-
1 Angel (13-oz) food cake;
-torn into small pieces
4 Bananas; sliced thinly
-crosswise
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/3 c Sugar

In medium saucepan gradually blend milk and pudding mix. Add egg yolks and 1 tsp. vanilla, beating with electric mixer until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until pudding comes to a full boil. Remove from heat, cover with foil or plastic wrap and cool thoroughly, about 20-30 minutes. Fold in whipped cream to which remaining vanilla has been added. Arrange 1/2 the lady fingers or cake in bottom of 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Spoon 1/2 the pudding over cake and arrange 1/2 the banans over pudding. Sprinkle layer with 1/2 the nutmeg. Repeat layers once more. Beat egg whites, gradually adding sugar, until stiff. Spoon meringue over cooled pudding and bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned.

(Recipe is from SOUTHERN SIDEBOARDS)