Peanut Butter Pudding

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk and cream; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour into serving dishes; refrigerate. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 364 calories, 22 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 357 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.