frozen custard

English

Noun

frozen custard (countable and uncountable, plural frozen custards)

1. (US, Canada) A cold dessert similar to ice cream, made with eggs in addition to cream and sugar.

Usage notes

• In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration requires products marketed as frozen custard to contain at least 10 percent milkfat and 1.4 percent egg yolk solids. In the United Kingdom, frozen custard is not legally differentiated from other frozen desserts.