Cracker Pudding

This is a simple but delicious pudding which takes minutes to prepare in the microwave. It reminds me of cream of wheat pudding. You can substitute graham wafer crumbs for the saltines. Both are delicious.

• 2 cups milk
• 12 saltine crackers, crushed 
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut, flaked
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamon

1. In a microwave safe bowl, heat milk for 3 minutes until milk is hot but not boiling. 
2. In a separate bowl whisk together cracker crumbs, sugar, and coconut.
3. Stir cracker mixture into the hot milk.
4. Beat egg, then temper egg by whisking in a few spoonfuls of hot milk. Stir in the rest of the milk and return to microwave to cook for 3 minutes, whisking mixture every minute.
5. Stir in vanilla and cardamon. Cover and chill in fridge.
6. To serve..spoon into dessert bowls and top with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry or  fresh raspberries.
7. Serves: 4