500 ml milk (about 2 cups)2 heaping tablespoons cornstarch (Maizena)2 large eggs2 packets mandarin or tangerine flavored instant pudding mix (about 100 g total)6 tablespoons granulated sugar (75 g)1 package Philadelphia cream cheese (200 g / 7 oz), or similar2 tsp vanilla extract + 1 tbsp sugar8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan, well buttered and lined with parchment paper