English Explanatory Dictionary

Nesselrode pudding

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chestnut-based frozen dessert, generally agreed to contain pureed chestnuts, mixed with cream or egg custard, flavoured with dried fruit, including currants, raisins and dried cherries, candied peel and brandy or other spirits.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Nesselrode pudding.

Word forms

Nesselrode pudding Nesselrode puddings

Etymology

Named after the Russian diplomat Karl Nesselrode (1780–1862). Generally attributed to Chef Mony (or Muny, Munie, Monni or Mouy), who invented the basic idea sometime before 1840 while working for him.

Derived words

Nesselrode
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