Peanut Butter Pudding

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Yield: 2½ cups

Ingredients

 * ½ cup sugar
 * 2 tbsp cornstarch
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * 1½ cups milk
 * ½ cup half-and-half
 * ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract
 * garnishes: whipped cream, chocolate curls

Directions

 * 1) Combine first 3 ingredients in a med-size heavy saucepan; gradually whisk in milk and half-and-half.
 * 2) Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
 * 3) Boil, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
 * 4) Remove from heat (pudding will be thin).
 * 5) Add peanut butter and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
 * 6) Pour into a bowl; place plastic wrap directly over warm pudding.
 * 7) Chill 2 hours.
 * 8) Garnish, if desired.