Home made vanilla pudding

1/3 cup granulated sugar or splenda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 1/4 cups 1 % milk
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

it is very easy to substitute no cal sweetners and fat free milk for this recipe, i just didnt have any on hand. also when you add in the cornstarch you can add a tblsp of cocoa powder to make this chocolatly.

Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan and whisk until incorporated. While constantly whisking, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup of the milk until smooth. Whisk in the egg yolks and remaining milk.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking often, until the pudding begins to thicken and just starts to bubble, about 6 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and switch to a rubber spatula. Stir constantly, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan, until the pudding makes visible ribbons when drizzled over the surface, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted and completely incorporated. Immediately transfer the pudding to 4 (4-ounce) ramekins or resealable containers. Lightly press a piece of plastic wrap on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 2 hours.
recipe found on CHOW.com

Serving Size: 6 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TURQUOISEJUNKY.