2 1/2 cups milk, divided
1 whole vanilla bean, cut in half, or 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp butter
Put 2 cups of milk and vanilla bean in a pot to warm. Stir in sugar.
In a separate bowl, add the remaining ½ cup milk. Mix the cornstarch and egg yolks until smooth. Pour this into the warming milk and stir until thickened.
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You can serve this pudding in individual pretty vintage dishes, or in one large dish.