Cream Puff Pie

Directions

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   Crust: In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a boil.
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   Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms.
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   Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
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   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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   Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
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   Spread in the bottom and halfway up the sides of a well-greased 9-inch pie plate.
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   Bake at 400 F for 35-40 minutes.
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   Cool completely.
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   Filling: Combine sugar, flour and salt.
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    Stir in milk until smooth.
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    Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
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    Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
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    Remove from heat.
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    Stir a small amount into eggs; return all to saucepan.
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    Bring to a gentle boil.
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    Cook and stir 2 minutes more.
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    Stir in vanilla.
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    Cool.
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    Fold in 1 cup of whipped cream.
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    Pour into the crust.
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    Top with remaining whipped cream.
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    Chill for 2 hours.
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    Garnish with chocolate sauce and/or raspberries if desired.