Combine water, butter, sugar and salt in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Add flour, then beat with a wooden spoon over low heat for 1 minute, or until mixture leaves sides of pan and does not separate.
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Remove from heat and beat 2 minutes to cool mixture. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each until mixture is smooth.
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Butter a cookie sheet. Drop cream puff paste by tablespoons to make 12 puffs. Bake in 400 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until puffed and well browned.
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Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in chocolate and vanilla, then add eggs, one at a time, beating 2 minutes after each. Continue to beat until sugar is thoroughly dissolved.Chill.
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To Serve:Slicecream puffs in half. Divide filling by spooning into puffs. Replace tops, then drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Makes 12 servings.