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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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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Another great use for cookies that are starting to get a little too dry, the layers of custard or pudding in a classic trifle recipe are a great way to help soften them up.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
Mushroom and Cheese Quiche Quiche is a French tart made of an egg custard filling baked in a pie crust.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Lemon bars Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Vanilla extract enhances the richness of the custard and brings a toastiness to the coconut.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
Mushroom and Cheese Quiche Quiche is a French tart made of an egg custard filling baked in a pie crust.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Lemon bars Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
Vanilla extract enhances the richness of the custard and brings a toastiness to the coconut.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Custard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custard. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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