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English Pouring Custard vs. French Crème Anglaise
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English Pouring Custard vs. French Crème Anglaise

English pouring custard and French crème anglaise look alike but behave differently. Here's how they compare in texture, sweetness and the...

Summer Berry Custard Tart: A Seasonal Dessert Guide
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Summer Berry Custard Tart: A Seasonal Dessert Guide

A seasonal guide to building a chilled vanilla custard tart, from blind-baking the shell to choosing ripe berries and timing the layers.

Vanilla Custard vs. Pastry Cream: What's the Difference?
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Vanilla Custard vs. Pastry Cream: What's the Difference?

Vanilla custard is a pourable, egg-thickened sauce; pastry cream adds starch and gets boiled, giving a firm, pipeable filling. Here's when to use each.