Ingredients

• Whole milk - 2 cups
• Vanilla bean - 1 whole
• Sugar - ½ cup
• Cornstarch - 3 tablespoons
• Egg yolks - 3 large
• Unsalted butter - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/8 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.

2. 2.

   In a saucepan, combine milk, vanilla bean seeds, and pod. Heat until just simmering.

3. 3.

   In a bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

4. 4.

   Add egg yolks to the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.

5. 5.

   Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.

6. 6.

   Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.

7. 7.

   Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and smooth.

8. 8.

   Strain the pudding through a fine sieve into a bowl, discarding the vanilla pod.

9. 9.

   Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.

10. 10.

    Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Facts