Maple Walnut Cream Pudding

2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup whipping cream

Scald 1 3/4 cup milk with the maple syrup in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water.

Combine remaining milk, cornstarch, and salt. Add to first mixture gradually and stir constantly. Cook 25 minutes.

Beat eggs slightly - add small amount of hot mixture. Then, add eggs and all to remainder of pudding in double boiler, and cook another 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into serving dish and sprinkle with chopped nuts while pudding is hot. Set aside to cool.

Cover with whipped cream.