Creme Polombiers with Macaroons and Cognac

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6 squares of stale ladyfingers, about 1 1/2 inches across and 1/2-inch thick

4 tablespoons diluted Cognac (3 parts Cognac, 1 part water)

4 egg yolks

1/3 cup granulated sugar

3 tablespoons flour

2 1/2 cups boiling milk

4 teaspoons vanilla extract, or 2 teaspoons and 3 tablespoons rum

1 tablespoon butter

4 egg whites

Pinch of salt

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

5 tablespoons pulverized macaroons, divided