List of custard desserts

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Custard desserts are a category of desserts that primarily consist of custard, a cooked mixture of milk or cream and egg yolk. Custard desserts can be either baked or stirred using gentle heat. They are known for their creamy texture and are often flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or fruit.

Types of Custard Desserts[edit | edit source]

Crème Brûlée[edit | edit source]

Crème Brûlée is a French dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. It is usually served chilled and the caramel is added just before serving.

Flan[edit | edit source]

Flan, also known as crème caramel, is a custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce. It is cooked in a water bath on the stove top or in the oven.

Pots de Crème[edit | edit source]

Pots de Crème is a loose French dessert custard dating to the 17th century. The name means "pot of custard" or "pot of cream", which also refers to the porcelain cups in which the dessert is served.

Custard Tart[edit | edit source]

A custard tart is a baked pastry consisting of an outer pastry crust filled with egg custard and baked.

Boston Cream Pie[edit | edit source]

Boston Cream Pie is a round cake that is split and filled with a custard or cream filling and frosted with chocolate.

Egg Custard[edit | edit source]

Egg Custard is a dessert made with milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. It is often baked in a pie crust but can also be made without it.

Bread and Butter Pudding[edit | edit source]

Bread and Butter Pudding is a traditional type of bread pudding that includes eggs, sugar, and milk or cream, typically poured over buttered bread, and it may include spices such as nutmeg or vanilla.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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