The roots of this dessert can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Custards added to pastries were very famous during the middle age.
The English term 'custard' is derived from a French word 'croustade' that originally refers to the crust of a tart.
Alfred Bird replaced the egg with corn flour to create an imitation of egg custard. This invention was originally only for his wife Elizabeth who had allergies to both egg and yeast.
Made with milk, eggs, vanilla essence and cream, custard is one of our most beloved desserts. Explore its journey from the beginning.
During the Middle Ages, custards were most commonly used alongside pastries to make tarts.
Alfred Bird, an English chemist, invented custard powder as an alternative to egg thickeners.