1/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tbsp. butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla

Blend sugar, cornstarch and salt in a 2 quart saucepan. Combine milk and egg yolks, gradually stir into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into dessert dishes. Cool slight and chill. 4 servings.

Butterscotch: Substitute 2/3 cup brown sugar (packed) for the white sugar and decrease vanilla to 1 teaspoon.

Chocolate: Increase sugar to 1/2 cup and stir 1/3 cup cocoa into sugar and cornstarch mixture. Omit butter.