Custards Flashcards

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Define: Custard

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Custard is a liquid thickened or set by the coagulation of egg proteins.

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At what temperature do eggs coagulate?

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85C

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What happens if the custard is heated over 85C?

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The egg in the custard will curdle.

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Egg yolks are more _____, resulting in a ______ custard with ______ texture. Whole eggs have more _______ _______, but leave a more _______ flavour.

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delicate, richer, softer, thickening power, eggy

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What are the two types of custards?

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Stirred and Baked

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Define: Stirred Custard

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A custard cooked over a double-boiler and stirred or whisked while cooking so the custard thickens but does not set, therefore, remaining pourable.

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Define: Baked Custard

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A custard that is baked, undisturbed, in a water bath so that it will set into a solid with only a slight jiggle.

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True or False - Custards should be cooked quickly to minimize the time the egg is in the danger zone.

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False - Custards need to be cooked slowly for perfect results.

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What temperature should custards be cooked to?

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75-79C

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What are 2 examples of starches that might be used in custards?

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~ Cornstarch
~ Flour
~ Tapioca

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What effect do starch thickeners have on eggs in custards?

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They stabilize the eggs, therefore, the custard can be cooked longer.

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What are 5 examples of custards?

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~ Crème Brulee
~ Crème Caramel/Flan
~ Pots de Crème
~ Rice Pudding
~ Cheesecake
~ Some Pie Fillings
~ Crème Anglaise
~ Crème Patissiere
~ Hot Soufflés
~ Bavarian Cream
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What is Crème Brulee?

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A rich custard made of whipping cream, sugar, and egg yolks, with a brittle top crust of caramelized sugar.
French for “burnt cream”.

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What is Crème Caramel?

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A custard baked in a mold/ramekin lined with caramelized sugar. Upon baking, it is chilled overnight allowing the caramel to become the sauce.

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True or False - Pastry Cream should be cooked not higher than 79C.

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False

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True or False - Custards thickened with cornstarch or flour can be frozen.

17
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How many days will custard stay good?

18
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Why is Crème Brulee served in its container?

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Due to the egg yolks it is made with it lacks structure.

19
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The amount of what determines the thickness of custard?

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The amount of eggs.

20
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An example of a custard thickened with starch and eggs is?

21
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Crème Caramel is lined with what at the bottom of the dish?

22
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Vanilla Bavarian cream is made by adding what two ingredients to whipped cream?

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Custard and gelatin.

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Pot de Crème is what type of custard?

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A Baked Custard

24
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True or False - Crème Brulee is firmer than Pot de Crème.

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What custard is added to rice pudding to enhance flavour?
Crème Anglaise
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What is the primary thickening agent in pecan pie?
Eggs
27
True or False - Panna Cotta is a baked custard.
False - it is a cooked cream
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What is the primary leavening agent in souffle?
Egg whites
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True or False - Souffle must be served immediately.
True
30
Apple Charlotte is lined with what?
Slices of white bread
31
Charlotte Royal has what components?
~ Swiss Rolls ~ Raspberry Jam ~ Vanilla Bavarian Cream
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What are the components of a Charlotte Russe?
~ Lady Fingers | ~ Vanilla Bavarian Cream