1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. light cream or milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. almond extract

Mix sugar, salt and cornstarch in a saucepan. Gradually stir in light cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Gradually stir about 1/2 the hot mixture into egg yolks. Blend into the hot mixture in the saucepan. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in butter and almond extract. Chill before using to fill puffs.