easier pumpkin something

I had fancy plans for dessert this Thanksgiving, but didn't actually get around to making the more complicated than I wanted to deal with pumpkin flan recipe below. So in my search for something easier I found this pudding recipe that was super simple. And it's a great base for so many other puddings I can't wait to try out. You can stop before you add the pumpkin and spices and end up with a great caramel pudding.

Ingredients:

1 cup 1% milk
1 cup half and half
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice

Directions:

Whisk milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil 3 minutes, whisking constantly.

Beat eggs with a whisk in a large bowl.

Gradually add half the hot milk mixture to the beaten eggs.

Return milk-egg mixture to pan. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes, or until thick, whisking constantly.

Remove from heat; stir in pumpkin, salt, and pumpkin-pie spice.

Spoon evenly into 6 (6-ounce) custard cups. Let cool, and chill for about 30 minutes, or until pudding is set.

Recipe courtesy of Health.com