"Create a comfort dessert called Last Kiss 2AM Salted Caramel Pudding (for Two), inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘Last Kiss.’ Vibe: midnight kitchen light, Polaroids on the counter, bittersweet and hushed.Core: simple stovetop pudding—granulated sugar (caramelized), butter, whole milk, cornstarch, pinch of fine salt, vanilla.Method: dry-caramelize sugar to deep amber; whisk in butter; slowly add warmed milk; whisk in cornstarch slurry; simmer until glossy and thick; finish with vanilla + a touch more salt.Serve: warm in mugs (immediate comfort) or chilled in small glasses with a soft cloud of lightly sweetened whipped cream. Optional sprinkle: crushed pretzels or a few dark chocolate shavings.Include: yield for 2; total time ~20 minutes (+ chill if you want it cold); exact ingredient amounts (cups/grams); step-by-step caramel color cues (deep amber, not burnt), lump-free tips, and thickness cues (coats the spoon).Swaps: dairy-free/vegan (plant milk + plant butter); extra-salty or extra-sweet options; no-cornstarch option (egg-yolk custard method); gluten-free by default.Plating: pale, silky caramel with a soft white ‘smudge’ of cream and a few salt crystals—quiet, grown, fully home-kitchen accessible (no fancy sugar work)"