Stirring constantly, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk mixture.

Preparing the Pudding:

Return the pot to the burner and set it over low heat. Stirring continually, cook the mixture until it thickens enough to coat a spoon’s back. Keep it from boiling.

Vanilla Addition (Optional):

 

After removing the pudding mixture from the heat, toss in the vanilla extract if using it for flavor.

Cooling the Pudding:

 

Spoon the pudding mixture onto a larger serving dish or into individual serving dishes.

 

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