Cream Puff Heart

Directions

1. 1
   Fold a 9 x 8 1/2-inch sheet of paper in half lengthwise. Sketch half of a heart on it; cut out.
2. 2
   Open paper to full heart; trace with grease pencil on baking sheet.
3. 3
   Grease sheet slightly. Heat water and butter in saucepan to boiling; reduce heat.
4. 4
   Add flour; stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball (about 1 minute).
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
7. 7
   Drop mixture by spoonfuls, with sides touching, along edge of heart outline on greased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake at 400° for 45 minutes; cool on rack. Cut off top.
9. 9
   Fill shell with Cream Filling; top with strawberry. Replace top.
10. 10
    Dust with confectioners sugar.
11. 11
    Refrigerate until serving time.
12. 12
    Makes 8 servings.