Banana Gingersnap Pudding

Mix sugar and cornstarch together.

Pour milk into medium-size microwaveproof bowl.

Whisk in sugar mixture until cornstarch dissolves.

Microwave on high 4 minutes , stirring once.

Whisk a little of the hot milk mixture into beaten egg.

Return to bowl.

Sti r in rum.

Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes longer until custard thickens.

Remove from heat.

Cool slightly.

Slice a layer of bananas into each of 4 individual dessert dishes.

Add a layer of cookies and top with another layer of bananas.

Pour custard over top bananas.

Serve warm or chilled.

Conventional method: mix sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan.

Stir in milk.

Cook , over medium heat , stirring constantly until mixture begins to boil.

Whisk some of hot milk mixture into beaten egg.

Return to saucepan.

Bring to boiling , cook 1 minute.

Follow procedure above.

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