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In a medium pan, bring 2 cups of milk to a boil --
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in a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed, 1/4 cup milk, and 3 tbls cornstarch and 3 large egg yolks, till smooth --
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gradually whisk in half the hot mixture -- mix well.
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whisk the mixture back into the pan.
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cook over medium heat, whisking till mixture comes to a boil -- reduce direct heat slightly and cook 2 minutes more -- whisking frequently --
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remove pan from heat and add 2 tbls butter, softened and 1 tsp vanilla extract.stirring till butter melts --
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pour into 4 dessert glasses --
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chill 4 hours or overnight.
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drizzle maple syrup over chilled pudding.