Ingredients

2-1/2 cups whole milk, dividedPinch salt1/2 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch2 large egg yolks1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

Place 2 cups milk and salt in a saucepan. Sprinkle sugar on milk and do not stir; heat over medium-high. Quickly combine cornstarch with remaining milk; add egg yolks and mix well. When milk comes to a full boil, remove saucepan from the heat and stir in cornstarch mixture. Pudding will begin to thicken. Return to the heat and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into individual dishes. Serve warm.