Cornstarch Pudding

This if from the cornstarch box. It takes me back to the good ol' days of seventh grade homemaking class. Very easy and a nice treat.

Place cornstarch , salt , and sugar in mixing bowl , and mix well.

Add 1 / 2 cup milk , and stir until smooth.

Scald 1 1 / 2 cups milk in top of double boiler , and add cornstarch mixture slowly , stirring constantly.

Place over boiling water in bottom of double boiler , and cook slowly , stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.

Cover , and cook for 15 minutes longer , stirring occasionally.

Add vanilla and stir.

Pour into individual molds which have been rinsed in cold water.

Chill until firm.

Unmold and serve with maple syrup , cream , chocolate sauce , sliced peachs , or sliced apricots as desired.

Chocolate: add 1 square unsweetened chocolate , melted , at the same time vanilla is added.

Coconut: add 1 / 2 cup shredded coconut to scalded milk.

cornstarch, salt, sugar, milk, vanilla