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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In my recipe the mashed roasted peaches, custard, and cream combine and sit overnight in the fridge to churn into ice cream the next morning.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Featured in a plastic blister package, the Hugh figurine is seen holding a custard cone and comes with a red Andy's hat that can be added to the figure.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Bulbous egg custard buns ($2 or three for $5.70) were nearly as stellar and eye-catching, dyed a soft yellow, cross-hatched to look like chicken skin and holding a luscious, creamy river inside.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The palate features similar flavors with coconut milk, custard, and sugar cane note.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Featured in a plastic blister package, the Hugh figurine is seen holding a custard cone and comes with a red Andy's hat that can be added to the figure.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Bulbous egg custard buns ($2 or three for $5.70) were nearly as stellar and eye-catching, dyed a soft yellow, cross-hatched to look like chicken skin and holding a luscious, creamy river inside.
—Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The palate features similar flavors with coconut milk, custard, and sugar cane note.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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“Custard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custard. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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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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