Strawberry Pudding

1/3 cup + 1 Tb sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
2 cups milk, scalded
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 package vanilla wafer cookies, (16oz)
2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen, sliced

In top of double boiler combine 1/3 cup sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; cook, stirring constantly, until custard thickens.

Line bottom and sides of a baking dish (1 1/2-quart size) with vanilla wafers, alternate layers of custard mix, wafers, and berries.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; add the 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

Spread meringue on custard and bake in a 300 degree oven until meringue is browned.