baked custard
Quick Summary
Baked custard is a mixture of eggs, milk, sugar, and flavorings that solidifies when heated due to the coagulation of egg protein. Whole eggs are used, resulting in a firm, gel-like consistency.1
Variations include:
* Flan (crème caramel): Baked custard in a dish coated with caramelized sugar, which forms a sauce when unmolded.1
* Crème brûlée: Baked custard with a caramelized sugar topping, creating a crisp shell.1
Boiled custard, also known as crème anglaise, is cooked gently and has a thick cream consistency. It can be used as a sauce or incorporated into desserts like trifles or rice pudding. Rich ice creams often use a custard base, and Bavarian creams are custards stiffened with gelatin. Savory custards, such as quiche, also exist.1
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