1 1/2 quarts milk

12 ounces granulated sugar

2 ounces cornstarch

3 ounces bread flour

4 ounces whole eggs

2 ounces egg yolks

Pinch of salt

3 ounces butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions;

Combine the milk with 6 ounces of sugar, bring to a boil. In a separate bowl, combine the second 6 ounces of sugar, plus the cornstarch, flour and salt. Add eggs and egg yolks and mix until smooth. Add egg mixture to milk and return to boil. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla. Pour into bowl, cover and refrigerate until cool. Makes approximately 4 1/2 pounds of cream.

Pastry Dough Ingredients;

1 cup water

3 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Pinch of salt

1 cup flour

4 eggs

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Maraschino cherries

Directions;

Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat. With a wooden spoon, beat in your flour and lemon peel all at once. Return to low heat. Continue beating until mixture forms a ball and leaves side of pan. Remove from heat. Beat in eggs, one at a time and beating after each addition until smooth. Continue beating until dough is satiny and breaks in strands. Allow the mixture to cool. Transfer the dough to a pastry bag with a large star tip. For each pastry, pipe a 2 and 1/2 -inch spiral on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool before filling. Once cooled cut around to open and fill with cream. Once filled add topping of powdered sugar and top with cherry, enjoy