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Ingredients
- 1 c packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 c cornstarch
- 1/4 t salt
- 4 c half-and-half or light cream
- 5 egg yolks, slightly beaten
- 1/4 c butter, sliced
- 2 t vanilla
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan combine brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in the half-and-half.
Cook over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly, whisking constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Gradually whisk about 1 c of the hot mixture into egg yolks. Add egg yolk mixture to mixture in saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil' reduce heat. Cook and whisk constantly for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Whisk in butter and vanilla until combined. Pour pudding into a large bowl. Cover surface of pudding with plastic wrap. Chill for 4 to 5 hours or until well chilled. If desired, garnish individual servings with your choice of topper.