Too much heat will make the custard curdle.
Too much heat will curdle the custard.
Recent Examples on the WebAnd, unlike baked cheesecake, this recipe is completely foolproof — there’s no risk of cracking, curdling or sinking.—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024 It is frequently added to dairy products such as milk to prevent fat and protein separation and to cottage cheese to prevent separation of the whey (the watery part of milk that remains after being curdled).—Laura Schober, Health, 17 July 2024 Over the last decade, however, the politics of economic openness has curdled.—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021 Frosting may look curdled until all the butter is added.—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for curdle
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Word History
Etymology
metathetic variant of cruddle, crudle, frequentative of crud entry 2
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