This one-pot dessert is delicious served as a pudding (warm or cold!) or when used as a pie filling.

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled

Sift together the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Place the sifted mixture in a 1-quart saucepot. Add the beaten eggs and milk and whisk to combine.

Place the pan over medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixtures thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla and butter.

Serve the pudding warm or spoon it into ramekins and chill before serving.

Serves 4