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80 recipes tagged with custard.
5 servings This simple, comforting custard can be readied for the oven in only a few minutes. To flavor, see Flavorings for Custard Bases. Preheat the…
A classic French custard sauce made with egg yolks, sugar, and milk or cream, gently cooked until thickened and flavored with vanilla, rum, sherry, or…
A classic banana cream pie with a creamy banana custard filling, fresh banana slices, and a fluffy whipped cream topping in a single crust.
A tangy lemon chess pie with a creamy custard filling, brightened with fresh lemon zest and juice. A classic Southern dessert with a crisp, sweet crust.
A frozen Italian dessert made with toasted hazelnuts, creamy custard, and whipped cream. It is chilled until firm and served in individual goblets.
A creamy custard-based ice cream infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Optional crushed graham crackers or…
A silky baked caramel custard made with eggs, half-and-half, and a deep amber caramel, finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
A rich caramel ice cream made by blending deep amber caramel into a warm vanilla cream base. Smooth, sweet, and custardy, it's a classic frozen dessert.
A classic French vanilla bean custard sauce, gently steeped with vanilla and thickened into a silky pouring cream. Perfect for drizzling over desserts.
A light, airy Italian custard sauce made with egg yolks, sugar, and sweet wine or orange liqueur. Serve immediately as a dessert or chilled and folded…
About sixteen 1 ¾-inch tall cannelés Cannelés are a specialty of the Bordeaux region of France. These little cakes have a custardy center with a deeply…
Five 3-inch tartlets If you use the filling for Chess Pie, these are very much like Canadian butter tarts, which also sometimes contain walnuts, pecans…
About 1 quart There is perhaps no better way to showcase the flavor of a really good olive oil than this savory-sweet ice cream. We recommend using a…
About 1 quart We like to use salted nuts in this classic ice cream.
6 servings Traditional quiche Lorraine does not contain cheese; omit it, if you wish, for authenticity’s sake.
6 to 8 servings Flan is a custard baked in a dish with caramel on the bottom. When cooled and inverted onto a serving plate, the caramel enrobes the…
A classic custard pie with a silky egg-and-cream filling in a blind-baked pastry crust, lightly scented with vanilla and optional nutmeg. Serve plain or…
This homemade hazelnut gelato is rich and creamy, featuring toasted hazelnuts steeped in milk for a deep nutty flavor. It's a delightful frozen dessert…
6 servings A clafoutis, but with Armagnac-soaked prunes instead of fresh fruit. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan or a…
One 9-inch single-crust pie By simply varying the syrup in this pie, you can achieve a range of flavors.
This recipe provides two versions of homemade vanilla ice cream: a simple no-egg base and a richer custard-based version using egg yolks and a vanilla…
6 to 8 servings A truly warming dessert, with a taste and texture somewhat like pumpkin pie. This dish is a descendant of the British “hasty pudding.”…
5 servings An updated take on our recipe from the 1963 edition. The espresso powder accentuates the flavor of the chocolate.
A rich custard filling made with sour cream, sugar, and finely chopped toasted hazelnuts or almonds, thickened with egg and flavored with vanilla or…
A classic American pie with a chocolate layer and a light rum-flavored custard topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
One 9-inch single-crust pie Use 3 eggs for a soft, custardy filling, 2 for a firmer pie with a pronounced pumpkin flavor. To prepare this with sweetened…
One 9 ½- or 10-inch tart This elegant classic is simple to prepare, and much richer than cornstarch-thickened lemon pies.
A frozen coffee custard parfait made with espresso, egg yolks, and whipped cream. It is chilled until set and served with additional whipped cream and…
A single-crust pie filled with fresh peaches and a rich custard topping. The custard browns and sets as it bakes, creating a crusty top. Serve warm or at…
4 to 6 servings We are partial to old-fashioned recipes that combine fruit with whipped cream or rich custard. If using cream, serve within 2 hours…
One 9-inch single-crust pie There are both “dry bottom” and “wet bottom” versions of this Pennsylvania Dutch specialty. The dry-bottom pie is almost like…
A rich and creamy chocolate custard sauce made with egg yolks, milk, and unsweetened chocolate. Perfect for drizzling over desserts or serving with fruit.
A classic Italian custard made with egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine, served warm or chilled with whipped cream.
6 to 8 servings In Latin America, flan is made by simmering milk and sugar until reduced to a thick cream, then adding eggs. Since the cooking of the milk…
A classic two-layer cake with poppy seeds and a citrus custard filling, dusted with powdered sugar.
A classic bread pudding made with stale bread, eggs, milk, and sugar, baked until custardy and golden. Optional raisins and almonds add texture.
8 to 10 servings For more information on alternate molds and cake linings, see About Charlottes.
One 9-inch single-crust pie If you plan to cover the pie with meringue instead of whipped cream, read About Meringue.
A smooth and tangy citrus custard filling made with orange and lemon juices, thickened with egg yolks and cornstarch. Perfect for pies, tarts, or pastries.
Twenty-four 2 ¼ × 1 ½-inch bars Nanaimo is a small town in British Columbia best known for these rich bars (and an annual bathtub race). Preheat the oven…
A rich and creamy chocolate ice cream made with cocoa, egg yolks, and heavy cream. Optionally studded with chopped chocolate or brownie chunks.
Crème brûlée meets doughnuts in this sophisticated treat. A creamy vanilla custard fills fluffy raised doughnuts, topped with a caramelized sugar crust.
About 2 cups This is the vanilla custard filling used for many cakes as well as Boston Cream Pie, Chocolate Éclairs, Fresh Fruit Tart, and countless other…
A smooth custard filling flavored with dried apricots, made by simmering apricots in water with sugar, pureeing, and stirring into a citrus custard base.
8 servings Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly butter a large baking sheet.
A classic chocolate cream pie with a rich chocolate custard filling in a flaky crust, topped with whipped cream or meringue.
Five 4-inch or eight 2 ¾-inch tartlets Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
A rich and creamy coconut ice cream made with toasted shredded coconut, coconut milk, and a custard base. The toasted coconut adds a nutty flavor and…
8 servings If making a cold soufflé, tie paper collars around eight 6-ounce ramekins or one 1 ½-quart soufflé dish (see illustration). For a Bavarian…
A classic chess pie with a buttery, flaky crust and a rich, custard-like filling made with eggs, cream, and brown sugar. The addition of cornmeal and…
A classic British trifle with layers of sponge cake, fruit preserves, berries, crème anglaise, and whipped cream, topped with toasted almonds.
A light and boozy custard dessert made with fresh strawberries, egg yolks, vin santo, and prosecco, topped with whipped cream. Perfect for spring and…
A rich and creamy butterscotch pie with a buttery brown sugar custard filling, baked in a nut or crumb crust and topped with whipped cream.
A rich and creamy dark chocolate ice cream made with cocoa syrup, chocolate, and a classic custard base.
6 servings Instead of vanilla, you may infuse the cream with a 1 ½-inch piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise. Scrape the vanilla seeds into the milk, add…
6 servings “Timbale” is simply the name for a type of deep mold, thus many different dishes are encompassed by the term, whether they contain pasta…
A creamy sour cream custard pie or tartlets filled with cherries or berries, baked in a graham cracker crust. Serve warm or cold.
Soft yeast buns filled with custard and dried apricots, topped with almonds and orange icing. A sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
A unique custard pie with a honey-almond filling in a crunchy oat-based crust, topped with flaky sea salt. Perfect with whipped cream or fruit compote.
A creamy panna cotta infused with Earl Grey tea and lemon, served in teacups or ramekins. This Italian gelatinized custard is a delicate dessert that…
A comforting bread pudding made with day-old French bread soaked in a creamy custard, baked until golden, and served with a rich bourbon caramel sauce.
A from-scratch banana pudding with vanilla wafers and Chessmen cookies, topped with homemade whipped cream. This fancy version channels a grandmother's…
Fresh blueberries macerated with sugar and Cointreau are topped with a rich vanilla custard sauce. An elegant summer dessert.
A soft and gooey bread pudding with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, topped with a creamy rum sauce. This Southern-inspired dessert is perfect for using…
A rustic French custard dessert with rhubarb, made with equal parts milk, cream, sugar, and flour. Simple to prepare and perfect for spring.
A fusion dessert combining Indian masala chai spices with classic bread and butter pudding. Stale bread is layered with lemon zest and raisins, then…
A savory bread pudding that transforms classic French onion soup into a cozy casserole. Caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and sourdough bread are baked…
A Spanish custard dessert infused with saffron, orange blossom, and raspberries. Baked slowly for a silky texture, then topped with caramelized sugar.
A classic rhubarb custard pie with a flaky crust and creamy filling. The tangy rhubarb balances the sweet custard for a delightful dessert.
A rich custard tart infused with cardamom and other warm spices, featuring a buttery pastry crust. The aromatic custard is baked until just set and…
A rich salted caramel ice cream made with pink Himalayan salt, giving it a subtle mineral flavor and a gentle latte color. This no-food-coloring recipe…
A sophisticated dessert featuring olive oil-marinated strawberries with passion fruit and lavender custard. The custard is infused with lavender and…
Rich chocolate creams infused with cardamom and coffee, served with crisp orange and cinnamon tuiles. A sophisticated dessert perfect for entertaining.
A creamy, tangy custard pie made with buttermilk and lemon juice, with a hint of nutmeg. This old-fashioned dessert is a nostalgic favorite, often…
Rich egg custard bars with a vanilla wafer crust, perfect for holidays or any occasion.
A simple, silky egg custard made with cream, milk, and eggs. It requires minimal hands-on time and can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
A classic Southern chess pie with a tangy lemon-buttermilk filling and buttery, crisp crust. The creamy, citrusy custard is complemented by optional fresh…
A classic vanilla bean ice cream made with half-and-half, sugar, egg yolks, and real vanilla bean. The custard is cooked until thick, then chilled and…
A luxurious crème brûlée infused with black truffle, offering a savory twist on the classic dessert. The creamy custard is topped with caramelized sugar…
This deeply chocolate gelato is rich and creamy, made with cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of Mexican coffee liqueur. It's a decadent…
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