Categories: dessert, not tried

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk (2%)
• 2 eggs, yolks only, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.

2. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and vanilla.

3. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

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