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INGREDIENTS
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For the Pastry Cream:
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1⅓ cups heavy cream
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3 egg yolks
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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1/8 tsp salt
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4 teaspoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 2 pieces
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1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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For the Cupcakes:
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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¾ teaspoon salt
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened but still cool, cut into 12 pieces
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3 eggs
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¾ cup whole milk
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1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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For the Chocolate Glaze:
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¾ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup light corn syrup
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8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract