Combine all ingredients except vanilla and butter in a 2 quart glass bowl and beat: 1/3 c. sugar 2 tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt 2 egg yolks 2 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. butter

Microwave on high 4 minutes. Remove and stir; return to microwave. Microwave 3 more minutes and stir. When thick like pudding stir in vanilla and butter. Serve with sliced bananas or use on cake or in pie.