Custard Recipes

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Lucy Wang’s Banana Brulee

We had a bunch of overly ripe bananas and at first I thought of banana bread, but then I made this banana brulee instead and it's so much better! The mildly sweet custard is perfect as a pudding, or pipe it into dinner rolls for a bakery-level pastry. —Lucy Wang, Los Angeles, California

Chocolate Creme Brulee

Before you dismiss this sophisticated dessert as too complicated for a home cook, stay with us. We’ve demystified the techniques...


Homemade Chocolate Custard

Skip the complicated French techniques and take a straightforward approach to making luxurious chocolate custard right at home.


Individual Flans

2 reviews

A longtime empty nester, I'm always on the lookout for special desserts sized for two. This rich, comforting custard is...


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Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

11 reviews

One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. It's a...

Rice Pudding

7 reviews

For an old-fashioned sweet treat just like Grandma made, try this creamy pudding. It has a rich cinnamon flavor. The...


Rum Raisin Creme Brulee

Inspired by a favorite ice cream flavor, I created this make-ahead recipe to free up some time in the kitchen....

Cranberry Creme Brulee

2 reviews

Dress up classic creme brulee with an easy-to-make cranberry sauce. The sweet-tart sauce compliments the rich, creamy custard. —Taste of...


Burnt Custard

4 reviews

The recipe for this smooth-as-silk custard came from a local restaurant years ago. With its broiled topping it looks pretty...


Baked Custard with Cinnamon

6 reviews

Mother used to make this comforting baked custard when I was growing up on the farm. It was wonderful after...


Lemon Custard Cake

6 reviews

This custard cake recipe comes from my grandma— it's nice to whip up when unexpected company stops in. It's a...

Pumpkin Flan

Pumpkin flan is a bit like pumpkin pie without the crust—plus a coating of rich caramel. Our recipe with butterscotch,...


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Flan

With simple ingredients like eggs, condensed milk and evaporated milk, this flan recipe makes an effortless dessert that never fails...


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Pecan Pie Recipe

10 reviews

This pecan pie recipe is our best yet, but be prepared: you’ll be asked to make this recipe every single...


Creamy Corn Custard

I’ve been making this all summer long and when I serve it to guests I try to make them guess...


Pumpkin Spice Custard

Here's a traditional slow-cooker pumpkin spice custard with some espresso powder for a latte effect. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

Lemon Mango Kanafeh

1 review

Several years ago I came upon a little neighborhood restaurant making the most incredible Turkish food I'd ever seen or...


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Maple-Apple Clafoutis

5 reviews

This fruit pudding could not be easier to make! A traditional comfort food in France, clafoutis is often made with...


Slow-Cooker Chocolate Pots de Creme

4 reviews

These rich, custardy chocolate 'pots' are the sweetest treat! I love the ease of using a slow cooker water bath...


Meringue Snowballs In Custard

4 reviews

My family has passed down this elegant dessert generation by generation. It started with my Russian great-grandmother, who traveled to...


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Banana Pudding

67 reviews

This banana pudding layered with vanilla wafers tastes just like Grandma's: creamy, simple, comforting and filled with sweet banana flavor.


Apple Turnovers with Custard

I'm almost finished writing my own cookbook. When I was working on the apple section, I knew I had to...


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Butterscotch Pie

31 reviews

This butterscotch pie is here to prove that butterscotch isn’t just for Grandma and Grandpa.


Blueberry Cream Pie

13 reviews

Why choose between a fruit pie and a cream pie when you can have both? The combination of plump blueberries...


Breakfast Custard

4 reviews

With a side of warmed ham and whole wheat toast, this custard makes for a satisfying breakfast.

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Chocolate Meringue Pie

35 reviews

Serve a slice of pure decadence with our chocolate meringue pie. A rich chocolate custard filling, flaky pie crust and...


Rice Custard

7 reviews

Rice custard is a simple sweet treat made with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and fridge. Enjoy...


Lemon Custard in Meringue Cups

2 reviews

My husband loves lemon meringue pie. This variation is a favorite of his. I like it, too...it's very easy to...


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Caramel Custard

11 reviews

Making caramel custard smooth and creamy depends mostly on easy-to-learn techniques. The ingredients themselves are simple kitchen staples.


Flan

4 reviews

This light egg custard recipe comes from a missionary friend who lives in Mexico. It's very typical of the Southwest...and...


Southern-Style Soft Custard

This recipe has been handed down in our family for many years.
Custard is one of our favorite desserts...