3/4 cups sugar, divided
3 tbsp cornstarch
Dash of salt
2 cups milk
4 eggs, separated
1 tbsp butter or margarine
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp rum extract
40 to 45 Nilla Wafer
2-3 bananas, divided
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In medium saucepan combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt; gradually add milk. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil 2 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl, gradually stir in half of milk mixture. Return mixture to saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture returns to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add butter and extracts, mixing well. In a 1 1/2 quart round baking dish layer half of wafers, bananas and pudding. Repeat layer. In a medium bowl beat egg whites to soft peak. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff. Spread over pudding. Bake 5 - 7 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with wafers and banana slices. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate any leftover.