Microwave Vanilla Pudding Pie Filling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
2 egg yolks slightly beaten, or 1 egg well beaten
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

In one 1/2 quart casserole blend together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually stir in milk, mixing well.
Microwave at High for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes until mixture is smooth, thickened and clear.
Stir a small amount of hot pudding quickly in egg yolks.
Return egg mixture to hot pudding, mixing well.
Microwave at Medium High for 1 to 3 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until smooth and thickened.
Add butter and vanilla. Stir until butter is melted.
Pour into serving dishes or prepared pie shell.