Vanilla Pudding

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 t salt
• 3 T cornstarch
• 2 cups milk
• 1 egg, separated 1/2 t vanilla extract

Combine sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a 1-quart glass casserole. Add milk gradually and blend well. Cook uncovered in microwave 6 to 8 minutes at BAKE; stir every 1 1/2 to 2minutes. Beat egg yolk and stir a litle of hot mixture into yolk. Return to casserole. Cook uncovered in microwave 1 to 1 1/2 minutes at BAKE, or until mixture coats a metal spoon; do not leave spoon in mixture. Beat egg white until stiff and fold into hot mixture, gently but thoroughly. Mix in vanilla extract. Pour into individual serving dishes or a large bowl to cool.