INGREDIENTS
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Filling:2 cups whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk
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1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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6 egg yolks
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
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Pastry:
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1 cup water
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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3 eggs, plus 1 extra, if needed
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Chocolate Glaze:
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped