1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. corn starch
2 3/4 c. skim milk
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
3 drops yellow food coloring, optional

Combine sugar and corn starch in a saucepan and mix well. Add 1 cup of milk and stir until sugar is dissolved and corn starch is evenly dispersed. Stir in remaining milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla and yellow food coloring. Chill. May be served in parfait glasses layered with fresh strawberries or other fruit or as a filling for Matzo Crumble Pie Crust.

Variations: Chocolate Pudding: Increase sugar to 2/3 cup and 3 tablespoons cocoa to sugar and corn starch mixture. Omit yellow food coloring.

Butterscotch Pudding: Substitute brown sugar for white sugar. Increase butter to 3 tablespoons. Omit yellow food coloring.