INGREDIENTS
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2 cups whole milk
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2 large eggs
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1 large egg yolk
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2/3 cup (5 ounces) granulated sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
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2 teaspoons almond extract OR 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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5 large eggs
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4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, shaved or finely chopped
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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1/2 cup heavy cream