Old-Fashioned Vanilla Pudding

Name: Old-Fashioned Vanilla Pudding
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup 2% milk; 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
2

Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and vanilla.
3

Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.