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Butterscotch Pudding

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups milk
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a 4-cup glass measuring cup combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring after every minute.
2. Stir about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into the egg yolk. Return all to the 4 cup measure, stirring to mix well. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds or until bubbly.
3. Stir in the butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Cover surface with plastic wrap.
4. Chill for 1 hour.
5. Pour the mixture into 4 dessert glasses; chill until serving time.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.