frozen custard
food
Also known as: French ice cream
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Frozen custard is a frozen dessert similar to ice cream but with the addition of eggs or egg solids, typically around 1.4 percent by weight. It is made from a base of eggs, milk, sugar, and flavorings, which thickens when heated due to the coagulation of egg proteins. This results in a richer texture compared to traditional ice cream, which has a higher fat content. Frozen custard is one of several principal frozen desserts, alongside ice cream, ice milk, frozen yogurt, sherbet, and water ices.12
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