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
A longtime empty nester, I'm always on the lookout for special desserts sized for two. This rich, comforting custard is...
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding
One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. It's a...
Rice Pudding
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
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Burnt Custard
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
Mother used to make this comforting baked custard when I was growing up on the farm. It was wonderful after...
Lemon Custard Cake
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,...
Flan
With simple ingredients like eggs, condensed milk and evaporated milk, this flan recipe makes an effortless dessert that never fails...
Pecan Pie Recipe
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
Several years ago I came upon a little neighborhood restaurant making the most incredible Turkish food I'd ever seen or...
Maple-Apple Clafoutis
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
These rich, custardy chocolate 'pots' are the sweetest treat! I love the ease of using a slow cooker water bath...
Meringue Snowballs In Custard
My family has passed down this elegant dessert generation by generation. It started with my Russian great-grandmother, who traveled to...
Banana Pudding
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...
Butterscotch Pie
This butterscotch pie is here to prove that butterscotch isn’t just for Grandma and Grandpa.
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Why choose between a fruit pie and a cream pie when you can have both? The combination of plump blueberries...
Breakfast Custard
With a side of warmed ham and whole wheat toast, this custard makes for a satisfying breakfast.
Chocolate Meringue Pie
Serve a slice of pure decadence with our chocolate meringue pie. A rich chocolate custard filling, flaky pie crust and...
Rice Custard
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
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Caramel Custard
Making caramel custard smooth and creamy depends mostly on easy-to-learn techniques. The ingredients themselves are simple kitchen staples.
Flan
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...
