Discover The Fascinating History Of Custard

By Nikita Toppo

Origin In The Middle Age

The roots of this dessert can be traced back to ancient civilizations. Custards added to pastries were very famous during the middle age.

Custard- The Name

The English term 'custard' is derived from a French word 'croustade' that originally refers to the crust of a tart.

Invention For Love

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.

Introduction

Made with milk, eggs, vanilla essence and cream, custard is one of our most beloved desserts. Explore its journey from the beginning.

For Pastries And Tarts

During the Middle Ages, custards were most commonly used alongside pastries to make tarts.

Eggless Custard

Alfred Bird, an English chemist, invented custard powder as an alternative to egg thickeners.