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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Oscar's is owned and operated by the Taylor family, who founded the custard spot in 1984.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Creamy, rich chocolate custard is baked in a flaky, buttery pie crust.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Instead of a beautiful, whole slice of coconut pie, the plastic container contained only the pie crust and a bit of the coconut custard.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
The pie crust is perfectly golden brown and flaky, adding a nice texture to the smooth custard.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Creamy, rich chocolate custard is baked in a flaky, buttery pie crust.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Instead of a beautiful, whole slice of coconut pie, the plastic container contained only the pie crust and a bit of the coconut custard.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
The pie crust is perfectly golden brown and flaky, adding a nice texture to the smooth custard.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Custard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custard. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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