“It is perfectly served with fresh strawberries!”

INGREDIENTS   

1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
2 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS 

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan.
• Combine milk and egg in a bowl.
• Gradually add milk mixture to sugar mixture, stirring constantly.
• Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
• Cook for one additional minute after bubbling starts, stirring constantly.
• Remove pan from heat; stir in vanilla.
• Serve warm, or place plastic wrap on surface; cool to room temperature.
• Chill thoroughly.
• Note:  To make it in the microwave, use a Pyrex bowl and mix it up in there. Cook about 6-8 minutes, whisking every 2 minutes.