noun

custard

custard

We had apple pie and custard for dessert.

We had apple pie and custard for dessert.

((uncountable)) a sweet yellow sauce made from milk, sugar, and eggs We had apple pie and custard for dessert.

Synonyms: pudding, cream

An alteration of 'crustade', a type of pie with a crust, from Old French 'crouste' meaning 'crust'.

A 'custard' is a 'must-add' for many desserts. Think of it poured over a pie.

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