Egg-based sauce (7)

I believe the answer is:

custard

(Other definitions for custard that I've seen before include "Dessert sauce" , "Pudding sauce" , "Egg/milk bake" , "Yellow sauce" , "-- Pie; -- apple" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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