Vanilla Pudding

Desserts · Provided by Clark J. Madsen

Ingredients

• 1/3 Cup granulated sugar
• 3 TBS cornstarch
• 1/8 TSP salt
• 2 1/4 Cups whole milk
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 TBS unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 TSP pure vanilla extract 

Instructions

1. Scald 2 Cups of milk in pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
2. Add sugar, salt, and egg yolks to milk as it heats.
3. Heat mixture to a slow boil.
4. Thoroughly mix cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup milk in a separate container.
5. Slowly add milk/cornstarch mixture to the milk mixture on the stove, stirring constantly.
6. Continue to stir until mixture thickens.
7. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
8. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.