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custard

[kuhs-terd] / ˈkʌs tərd /
NOUN
pudding
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NOUN
pudding
Synonyms


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Then I added the tomatoes directly to the custard because I wanted the bread to soak up their sweet-savory juices rather than simply sit alongside them.

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026

My alma mater Wisconsin is going to be sponsored by Culver’s, the beloved Midwest restaurant chain with frozen custard that melts like a Badger first-quarter lead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

One problem they are currently trying to fix is that custard apple pulp turns brown very quickly after extraction.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

Usually, I whisk whatever sweetener I have on hand directly into the custard: honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, white sugar, sometimes a combination.

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

Its two soft door-posts of custard, Its dais of curds and butter, Beds of glorious lard, Many shields of thin pressed cheese.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

From cakes and pies, “Ready for Dessert” moves on to custards and soufflés; frozen desserts; cookies and candies; and basics, such as sauces, creams, etc.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

The FDA guidance sets a lead limit of 10 parts per billion for fruits, most vegetables, grain and meat mixtures, yogurts, custards and puddings and single-ingredient meats.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025

Before long, I saw Earl Grey ice cream, custards, macarons and other sweets around town.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2023

Even among chefs known for signature sushi — whether photogenic, Nobu-inspired sashimi, or uni-capped custards — the real specialty is their range.

From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2022

“One quarter of rhubarb and custards, and one of crystallized ginger.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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