plural custards
: a cooked mixture made of eggs and milk or cream and usually having a thick, creamy consistency
By the eighteenth century it had become the dessert we know today: a layered treat of sponge cake, custard, fruit, jam, whipped cream and spirits.—
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Bon AppétitWe toss a laurel wreath to the chefs for their … pastitsio and moussaka, both of which sported a savory custard topping.—Greg Morago et al.
Greg Morago et al.Smooth and creamy, custard lends itself to a range of both sweet and savory dishes.—Gabrielle Shaughness
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Their errands often end with getting Culver's, Oscar's custard or Marty's Pizza before heading back to Brookdale.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024
Easy Breezy brings frozen yogurt and custard made with dietary restrictions in mind, Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea offers fruit teas and boba, and Chip brings late-night cookies to the community.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
For the sweet ending, decide between Mexican Chocolate atole custard with dulce de leche caramel, chantilly and mini churro bites, or the orange creamsicle cheesecake made with Arizona citrus cremeux, blood orange gel and mandarin oranges.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
The Polish pastries — filled with fruit, creme, custard or mousse, and dusted and/or glazed with sugar — can be found at these area bakeries.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024
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Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024
Easy Breezy brings frozen yogurt and custard made with dietary restrictions in mind, Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea offers fruit teas and boba, and Chip brings late-night cookies to the community.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
For the sweet ending, decide between Mexican Chocolate atole custard with dulce de leche caramel, chantilly and mini churro bites, or the orange creamsicle cheesecake made with Arizona citrus cremeux, blood orange gel and mandarin oranges.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
The Polish pastries — filled with fruit, creme, custard or mousse, and dusted and/or glazed with sugar — can be found at these area bakeries.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Custard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custard. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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custard
noun
cus·tard
ˈkəs-tərd 
: a sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked, boiled, or frozen
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