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custard

[kuhs-terd] / ˈkʌs tərd /
NOUN
pudding
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NOUN
pudding
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Rayner later said she would raise her prepping game by including some water with her custard, beans and Sauvignon Blanc.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 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

Add the brioche to the custard mixture and gently toss to coat.

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

A knobbly fruit the size of a large avocado, its creamy, sweet flesh tastes a bit like custard - hence the name.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

After we had done the running, crawling, and crouching many times, we were allowed to have some bread and custard.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah

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

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

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 15, 2023

But that's a really good example of even when say it's a fail, it's because the pastry's not quite crispy enough, or the custards a bit overcooked, it's still perfectly edible.

From Salon ● May 29, 2023

He peered through his eyeglasses at the new arrangements of furniture, the decorative gold and red banners, the guestbook, the teacups and egg custards set on a table near his desk.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu


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