noun

1. Any of various dishes, sweet or savoury, prepared by boiling or steaming, or from batter.

2. A type of cake or dessert cooked usually by boiling or steaming.

3. A type of dessert that has a texture similar to custard or mousse but using some kind of starch as the thickening agent.

Synonyms: crème brûlée, crème caramel, custard, flan, mousse, afters, dessert, pud