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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Food For so long, Milwaukee has been famous for brats, cheese and frozen custard.
—Terri Colby, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2024
Acai bowls include a Cacao Energy with maca root (aka Peruvian ginseng); gluten-free granola, banana and cacao nibs and custard; and a Cold Brew Crave with coffee, coconut, macadamia nuts and strawberry.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
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Terri Colby, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2024
Acai bowls include a Cacao Energy with maca root (aka Peruvian ginseng); gluten-free granola, banana and cacao nibs and custard; and a Cold Brew Crave with coffee, coconut, macadamia nuts and strawberry.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 21 May 2024
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“Custard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/custard. Accessed 28 May. 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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