Sweet Vanilla Polenta

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Ovo-Lacto, Grains, Desserts

4	c	Skim milk
	pn	Salt
1		Vanilla bean; split length- wise or
1	ts	Pure vanilla extract
1	c	Finely ground cornmeal
1/2	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Mascarpone cheese or straw- berry or apricot preserves (opt)