Vanilla Pudding

1/3 cup sugar

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/4 tsp. salt

2 1/4 cups whole milk

3 large egg yolks (lightly beaten)

3 Tbsp. butter

2 tsp. vanilla

1. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in medium saucepan and whisk until incorporated.  While constantly whisking, slowly drizzle in milk until smooth.  Whisk in egg yolks.

2. Place saucepan over medium heat and cook until pudding starts to thicken.  Reduce heat, keep stirring and continue cooking for about one minute.

3.  Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.  Stir until completely incorporated.  Pour pudding through stainer.  Lightly press plastic wrap onto of the pudding to prevent skin form forming.  Chill in fridge for 2 hours.

Recipe from Aubrie Jex