blancmange

/blɑːŋkmɑːndʒ/ BAHN-kmahnj

Definitions

1. noun

a dessert made from gelatin or other gelatinous substance sweetened and flavored, typically with fruit puree

“The dinner party featured a delightful blancmange with a berry compote.”

2. proper noun

a type of medieval dish made from almond milk, sugar, and gelatin, originating from medieval Europe

“The chef studied the historical recipe for blancmange, an ancient dessert from medieval Europe.”

Synonyms

  • jelly dessert
  • pavlova

Antonyms

  • main course
  • savory dish