Description:

An old standard based on a Fannie Farmer Cookbook Rx

Source:

HomeEcTeacher

Serves/Makes:4 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) milk
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) cornstarch
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold milk (separate from above 2 cups)
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla

Preparation

• Scald the 2 cups (475 ml) of milk in a double boiler.
• Mix the cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
• Stir the 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk into the cornstarch mixture in bowl.
• With scalded milk STILL in double boiler over medium heat; add the cornstarch mixture to the milk VERY slowly.
• Stir CONSTANTLY while adding and until pudding thickens; approximately 15 minutes.
• Cool slightly, stirring ocasionally.
• Add vanilla.
• Pour into molds or serving dishes.
• Chill.

Comments

(1)Careful when adding the cornstarch mixture. This can "lump up" if added too quickly or without proper stirring. (2)This is traditionally poured into molds and then unmolded when cold; but I always use custard cups and serve right from the cup.