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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Quiche is a savory French tart made with pastry crust and egg custard.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The palate features similar aromas with suggestions of Portuguese egg custard, wet stone, and hazelnut butter.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Black cherries, maraschino cherries/Kirsch, lemon custard, orchard fruits, rye spices, and chocolate are featured on the nose.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This comes in handy when making something like custard, which can curdle or burn if the pan gets hot too fast.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
The palate features similar aromas with suggestions of Portuguese egg custard, wet stone, and hazelnut butter.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Black cherries, maraschino cherries/Kirsch, lemon custard, orchard fruits, rye spices, and chocolate are featured on the nose.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This comes in handy when making something like custard, which can curdle or burn if the pan gets hot too fast.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for custard
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“Custard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custard. Accessed 13 Apr. 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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