Cookie paste pudding

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups of sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cookie paste
• About 3/4 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies
• Special equipment: 4-6 ramekins or 0.5-cup bowls.

Preparation:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 1/4 cup milk to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the remaining 1 cup milk gradually to avoid lumps, then whisk in the egg.
3. When the milk comes to a boil, remove the pan from the heat and gradually whisk in the sugar-milk mixture. Return to medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a boil and becomes thick and creamy, 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla until fully incorporated. Stir in the cookie paste.
4. Divide the pudding among ramekins or ramekins, layering each serving with 1-2 tablespoons of cookie crumbs. Sprinkle more cookies on top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the pudding is completely set, about 2 hours.