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custard

[ˈkʌstərd]
nounmasculinepl: custards
creme (ou leite creme)
1. A dessert made from eggs, milk, sugar, and flour or cornstarch, typically baked or cooked on the stovetop
The custard was smooth and creamy.
O creme era macio e cremoso.
2. A sweet sauce made from eggs and milk, often used as a topping or filling
She poured hot custard over the apple pie.
Ela despejou creme quente sobre a torta de maçã.
Synonyms
creampuddingmousse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
creme de leite
common term for custard dessert
General Brazilian
leite creme
alternative regional term
Portugal
creme
general term for custard
Portugal
leite creme
traditional Portuguese custard dessert

Related Idioms & Phrases

custard pie (a pie filled with custard, or figuratively something that brings embarrassment)
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