1/2 c. boiling water with 3 tbsp. butter

Slowly stir in:

1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Stir vigorously until forms a ball. Cool 5 minutes. Stir in 2 eggs one at a time and mix well. Make 6 puffs 3 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes at 450 degrees. Reduce to 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and make slits in top.

FILLING:

2 tbsp. corn starch
2 tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. evaporated skim milk

Bring to boil. Add small amount to 1 beaten egg. Add egg mixture to thickened sauce. Stir in:

1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond, rum or orange flavoring

Add 1/2 teaspoon butter. Set aside to cool with waxed paper over top of filling.

Cut puffs in half. Place 3 tablespoons filling in center of bottom of puff. Replace top and drizzle chocolate syrup over top of puff.