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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Those berry and fruit flavors continue onto the palate, along with oak, custard, honey, brown sugar, maple, and black pepper notes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2024
Ice cream, frozen custard, sorbet:Must-try flavors, according to 12 metro Detroit shops
Bombshell Treat Bar got its start in 2020, shortly after the pandemic.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
This limited edition dessert, crafted by a Danish bakery, features layers and layers of dough filled with almond cream and custard swirl.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The richest is butterscotch custard, intense if sweeter than preferable, and served in a bowl that is best shared by three or more.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Home to around 20 local vendors, the hall has everything from finger-lickin' good barbecue (Smokin’ Jack’s) and fresh sushi (Kawa), to top-notch burgers and custard (Dairyland) and sweet-as-can-be baked goods (Mid-Way Bakery).
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
Fans of the Milwaukee Brewers and Culver's can stop lamenting about free food giveaways across the country, because the team and beloved fast-food chain have announced a custard giveaway for the season's home games.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Two Birds will offer 20% off drinks to anyone with a festival ticket stub or pass (excludes custard and full bottles of wine).
—Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2024
There will also be complimentary frozen custard and Sprecher soda samples.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2024
Ice cream, frozen custard, sorbet:Must-try flavors, according to 12 metro Detroit shops
Bombshell Treat Bar got its start in 2020, shortly after the pandemic.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
This limited edition dessert, crafted by a Danish bakery, features layers and layers of dough filled with almond cream and custard swirl.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The richest is butterscotch custard, intense if sweeter than preferable, and served in a bowl that is best shared by three or more.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
Home to around 20 local vendors, the hall has everything from finger-lickin' good barbecue (Smokin’ Jack’s) and fresh sushi (Kawa), to top-notch burgers and custard (Dairyland) and sweet-as-can-be baked goods (Mid-Way Bakery).
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2024
Fans of the Milwaukee Brewers and Culver's can stop lamenting about free food giveaways across the country, because the team and beloved fast-food chain have announced a custard giveaway for the season's home games.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Two Birds will offer 20% off drinks to anyone with a festival ticket stub or pass (excludes custard and full bottles of wine).
—Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2024
There will also be complimentary frozen custard and Sprecher soda samples.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 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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