Vanilla Pudding/Pudding Sauce

Vanilla Pudding/Pudding Sauce

• 4 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2/3 c. sugar or honey
• 1/4 tsp.  
• 4 c. milk
• 4 egg yolks, beaten 
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 4 tsp vanilla

Mix cornstarch, salt and sugar in a saucepan (if using honey, add with milk and eggs.) Whisk together milk and eggs thoroughly, and gradually stir in. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till mixture comes to a boil.

 (Don't be tempted to turn up the heat; if it gets hot to fast, the eggs will cook. And scrambled eggs in vanilla pudding would be bad. Really, really bad!)

Boil for at least 1 minute, still stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm or chilled.

Notes: For chocolate pudding: increase sugar and add cocoa with cornstarch. For banana pudding add one blended banana with butter and vanilla.