Creamy Caramel Milksicles

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping at room temperature
• 6 (3 ounce) plastic or paper cups or 6 (2.5 ounce) freezer pop molds
• 6 popsicle sticks

Instructions

1. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk. Simmer over medium heat until thickened, about 2 minutes, whisking frequently.
2. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
3. Transfer to a large shallow bowl; place in refrigerator for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Drop heaping teaspoonsful of caramel topping randomly over pudding. Gently swirl into pudding.
5. Spoon mixture into plastic cups; place cups in an 8-inch baking pan or pie pan.
6. Place popsicle sticks in centers.
7. Freeze until firm.