BRANDIED FIG VANILLA PUDDING

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4 SERVINGS
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup fig or other preserves
• 1 tablespoon brandy, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and 1/8 tsp salt in a heavy medium saucepan, then whisk in milk and cream.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently, then boil, whisking, 1 minute.

Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla.

Divide among 4 (6- to 8-oz) glasses and chill, uncovered, until cold, at least 1 1/2 hours.

Stir together preserves, brandy, and lemon juice, then spoon on top of puddings.