Vanilla Pudding

Name: Vanilla Pudding
Ingredients: 1 (6-inch) vanilla bean, split; 3 cups low-fat milk; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water; 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 (6-inch) vanilla bean, split
3 cups low-fat milk
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine

Directions

1

Scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Combine vanilla seeds, vanilla bean, and milk in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring milk mixture to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2

Combine sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Gradually add water, stirring until smooth; add to milk mixture. Remove and discard vanilla bean.
3

Gradually stir 1/4 of hot milk mixture into egg yolk; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Cook over medium-low heat 20 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring frequently. Remove mixture from heat, and stir in margarine.