Vanilla Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl mix the cornstarch, sugar and salt.
2. 2
   Add about 1/2 cup milk and mix.
3. 3
   Heat remaining milk almost to simmering in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat.
4. 4
   Stir cornstarch mixture to blend it and add about half of the scalded milk to it while stirring.
5. 5
   Return to milk in saucepan and cook, stirring, until the mixture boils.
6. 6
   Beat the egg yolks lightly.
7. 7
   Add a small amount of the pudding mixture to the yolks, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Return all to the saucepan and cook, stirring, until thickened.
9. 9
   Add vanilla and turn the mixture immediately into a serving dish or into 5 or 6 custard cups.
10. 10
    Cool and chill.
11. 11
    Serve with a fruit sauce.