Cornstarch Custard Pudding

This is from my husband's home economics class from 1979. we love it. i especially love to eat it warm.

Mix sugar , cornstarch and salt in double boiler.

Gradually stir in milk , stir well.

Place the mixture over boiling water stirring constantly for 12 minutes , until it begins to thicken.

Cover and let cook for ten minutes.

Beat 2 eggs with an electric beater.

Stir 1 / 2 cup of the cooked mixture into the beaten eggs very gradually while continuing to beat mixture with electric mixture.

Repeat 3 times.

Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes.

Remove from heat.

When slightly cooled , stir gently , and add vanilla.

sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, eggs, vanilla