Rich Butterscotch Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the 1/4 cup evaporated milk and brown sugar, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil and cook 30 seconds.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Heat the whole milk in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; cook until tiny bubbles form around the edge (do not boil. Remove from the heat.
5. 5
   Combine 3/4 cup evaporated milk, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk.
6. 6
   Gradually add hot milk. Stir hot milk mixture into brown sugar mixture.
7. 7
   Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil ,stirring constantly; cook 1 minute.
8. 8
   Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Spoon 1/2 cup pudding into each of 6 (6-ounce) ramekins.
10. 10
    Cover the pudding with plastic wrap; chill 3 hours.