On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 21:50:32 GMT, Dawn >
wrote:

>Anyone got a simple, tried-and-true recipe for stovetop pudding or
>custard? I don't want anything with cream cheese, condensed milk, rum,
>lobster, dried cherries, or instant vanilla pudding as ingredients.

This one is good..

* Exported from MasterCook *

Vanilla Pudding

Recipe By :Betty Crocker
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cup milk
2 large egg yolks -- slightly beaten
2 tablespoon butter -- softened
2 teaspoon vanilla

1. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in 2-quart saucepan.
2. Combine milk and egg yolks, then gradually stir into the dry
ingredients.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to
a boil.
4. Continue to boil for one minute, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.
6. Pour pudding into four serving dishes, and chill (not you, the
pudding!)

VARIATIONS:
Add 1 tsp. coconut flavoring instead of vanilla.
Add 1 tsp. banana flavoring instead of vanilla.