Vanilla Pudding

Summary
Prep time	5 min
Cook time	10-15 min
Source	Joy of Cooking (pg. 1018)
Yield / serves	4 servings
Rating	Very good

Ingredients

• 1/3 c sugar
• 2 1/2 T cornstarch
• 1/8 t salt
• 2 c whole milk or half-and-half
• 2 t vanilla

Preparation

Mix the first three ingredients together in a heavy saucepan. Gradually stir in 1/3 c of the milk, making a smooth, runny paste. Whisk in the remaining milk. Stirring constantly, heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken. Reduce the heat to low; stirring briskly, bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, then stir in the vanilla.

Pour the pudding into a bowl or cups, then press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin (if desired; I like the pudding skin). Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.