20Nilla Waferssee my recipe for Nilla Wafers!, divided
3-5ripe bananas
Instructions
Mix the sugar, flour and salt in the top of double boiler (or a large metal bowl atop a pot of boiling water, as pictured).
In a small mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks and milk. Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture over the double boiler. Cook, uncovered, over the boiling water, stirring constantly for 8-10 minutes, until it is thick enough to leave a line on the back of a spoon with your finger.
Remove from heat and then stir in vanilla. This is the custard/pudding. Cover with Saran Wrap and place in the fridge to cool.
While the custard is cooking, heat the oven to 300 degrees. Reserve 6-10 whole Nilla Wafers and crumble the rest over a rimmed cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Try to make the crumbles small, bite-size pieces.
Bake the crumbles for 10-15 minutes or until they become golden brown and toasty. Take care to toss the crumbles every 5 or so minutes to avoid them burning.
To assemble, line the individual jar with 2-3 ⅛-inch banana slices. Sprinkle about ⅛ tsp, cinnamon over the bananas. Then, carefully ladle/spoon the pudding over the banana slices. Sprinkle the toasted, crumbled cookies over the top of the pudding, followed by a dash of cinnamon for garnish. Add a whole Nilla Wafer cookie to the side for scooping and you're ready to serve.