Cream Pie Croissants - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• Pinch of salt
• 3 egg yolks (room temp)
• 2 tablespoons butter (cut into chunks)
• 1 cup light cream or half-and-half
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3 to 4 croissants, about 5x4 inches each
• 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped nuts (choose from walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
• 1/4 cup light cream or half-and-half
• 3 ounces chocolate (bittersweet or semi-sweet), finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional)