Ingredients
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, half and half cream, cinnamon and nutmeg (if using) bring to a boil whisking vigorously over medium heat.
- As soon as the mixture is very hot whisk in the egg yolk and cook whisking vigorously until thickened and bubbly (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla and butter until smooth and combined.
- Transfer to a heat-proof bowl, then place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the pudding.
- Cool for about 30 minutes on the counter then refrigerate until cold.