What's a custard apple and what do you use it for?

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HalfPint June 10, 2013
It's yummy goodness. Sweet and sometimes with a little tang. I usually halve it, and dig in with a spoon. The seeds are large enough that eating this way is not annoying, difficult or messy. You can also take the flesh and blend with some condensed milk and ice for a really great smoothie.
 
Sopranomom June 9, 2013
It's a hybrid between a cherimoya and the closely related sugar apple, though some people use "custard apple" and "cherimoya" interchangeably. Tasty tasty, pulpy fruit.
 
Dea H. June 9, 2013
I like to blend the flesh with coconut milk and turn it into an ice cream. I try to use a 2:1 ratio. Taste to see if it needs a bit of sugar. A pinch of cardamom makes a nice addition.
 
sdebrango June 8, 2013
I found this video it's really informative http://www.custardapple.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=53
She suggests using in a curry but said they are also delicious in sweet desserts as well as the obvious, eaten as is.
 
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