Cornstarch Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Place cornstarch, salt, and sugar in mixing bowl, and mix well.
2. 2
   Add 1/2 cup milk, and stir until smooth.
3. 3
   Scald 1 1/2 cups milk in top of double boiler, and add cornstarch mixture slowly, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Place over boiling water in bottom of double boiler, and cook slowly, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
5. 5
   Cover, and cook for 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
6. 6
   Add vanilla and stir.
7. 7
   Pour into individual molds which have been rinsed in cold water.
8. 8
   Chill until firm.
9. 9
   Unmold and serve with maple syrup, cream, chocolate sauce, sliced peachs, or sliced apricots as desired.
10. 10
    Chocolate: Add 1 square unsweetened chocolate, melted, at the same time vanilla is added.
11. 11
    Coconut: Add 1/2 cup shredded coconut to scalded milk.