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custard

[kuhs-terd] / ˈkʌs tərd /
NOUN
pudding
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NOUN
pudding
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It’s like a custard rather than scrambled eggs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

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

In went the torn sourdough, which I thoroughly dunked in the custard, followed by crisped bacon, a small drizzle of bacon fat — sue me — cheddar, roasted peppers and minced onion.

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

When the crust was broken, they found sweet custard inside and bits of plum and cherry.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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

Hernandez, who earned her certificate this spring, has already found a job preparing custards and other items for a cafe and caterer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025

Pumpkin and pecan pie are both custards in my book and they should be baked at a lower temperature to gently and evenly coagulate the eggs.

From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2024

The doughnuts are handmade with fresh eggs and filled with creams, custards and jams.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2022

Mr. Rhydd was kind to give me the rhubarb and custards for free, but today they tasted acidic and glassy.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell


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