Vanilla Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 cups 1% fat milk
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 packets (or 1 teaspoon bulk) Sweet 'N Low
• 2 teaspoons granulated butter substitute (or 2 tablespoons margarine or butter)
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *(or other flavors)

Preparation

In the top of a double boiler, combine the milk and cornstarch. Add the sugar, Sweet 'N Low, and butter substitute. Over boiling water, cook, stirring constantly, for 12 to 15 minutes, until the mixture is thickened and smooth. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk; gradually add about 1/2 cup pudding mixture, stirring constantly. Add the egg mixture back into the pudding; cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes, until thickened and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Transfer the pudding to a bowl; cover the surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate several hours until cold.