Kozy Shack Tapioca Pudding - Copycat

Step 1: Whisk together the milk, sugar, egg & salt in a lrg (3 qt) saucepan over med heat. When mixture begins to steam (at around 160F), add the tapioca & reduce heat to med-low.

Step 2: Bring the pudding to a low simmer for 30 min (around 190F) or until it thickens & reduces to around 3 cups. Don't let it come to a boil.

Step 3: Turn off the heat & let the pudding sit for 10 min, then whisk in the cornstarch.

Step 4: Turn the heat to low again & cook the pudding for 10 min, stirring often until it's thicker, then remove it from the heat & stir in the vanilla.

Step 5: Allow the pudding to sit uncovered for 10 min to cool, then transfer it to a covered container & chill for a couple hrs before eating. The pudding will thicken more as it becomes completely chilled.

Step 6: YIELD: 4 servings, 3/4 cup each