Once fried, the cakes' interiors take on the taste and creaminess of milk-custard, which contrasts nicely with the crunchy exterior.

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For dessert, skip the beignets oily delivery systems for lemon-bright custard and the milk-chocolate mousse dome and head straight for the fragrant comforts of franzipan cake, served with a spiced poached pear and caramel ice cream.

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Key limes are yellow, and that is the colour of an authentic Key lime pie, which is nothing more than a custard of Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks in a cracker crust, then topped with meringue or whipped cream.

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