Banana Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Whip all ingredients to stiff peaks.
2. 2
   Set aside until making the pudding
3. 3
   Mix sugar, flour and salt in a large heavy saucepan.
4. 4
   Gradually stir in the scalded milk with a whisk.
5. 5
   Cook the mixture over moderate heat while stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
6. 6
   Slowly stir in approximately 1/4 cup the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks.
7. 7
   Next add the yolks to the balance of the hot mixture and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is fully thickened to a custard-like consistency and coats a spoon.
8. 8
   Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
9. 9
   Let cool completely and then fold in 1/2 cup of the whipped cream.
10. 10
    Use a large crystal bowl (or a trifle bowl) and spread a little of the custard on the bottom.
11. 11
    Alternately layer banana slices and vanilla wafers, reserving 4 wafers, with custard in between each.
12. 12
    Repeat and end with vanilla wafers on top.
13. 13
    Spread remaining whipped cream over the top.
14. 14
    Grind the 4 reserved wafers coarsely and mix with the ground macadamia nuts.
15. 15
    Sprinkle on top of the whipped cream.
16. 16
    Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
17. 17
    Chill at least 30 minutes and serve.