Cream Puffs With Custard Filling

Step 1

For creampuffs: heat the water and margarine to boiling in a saucepan. Stir in all at once the sifted flour.

Step 2

Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves pan and forms into a ball (about 1 minute). Remove from heat; cool.

Step 3

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition. Beat mixture until smooth and velvety.

Step 4

Drop from teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes in 425 degree oven then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 10-15 minutes more.

Step 5

Remove from oven, gut gash to allow steam to escape (I guess in the middle so you can fill them). Fill with custard filling.

Step 6

For custard filling: melt margarine in a saucepan. Blend in cornstarch, sugar and salt. Gradually add milk. Heat to boiling over direct heat. Stir mixture into slightly beaten egg yolks.

Step 7

Return to heat and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vanilla. Cool thoroughly. Makes 2 cups.