egg custard (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ɛɡ ˈkʌstərd/
Definition
A rich dessert made with eggs, sugar, and milk, cooked together to form a smooth, creamy texture.
Examples
The egg custard tart was a popular dessert at the bakery.
She loved making egg custard from scratch, using her grandmother's old recipe.
How to Use egg custard
- egg custard tart (noun phrase)
- A type of dessert made with a pastry crust and filled with egg custard. — "The bakery sold a variety of egg custard tarts, each with a unique flavor and topping."
- make an egg custard (verb phrase)
- To prepare a dessert made with eggs, sugar, and milk. — "She spent hours in the kitchen making an egg custard from scratch."
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