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Nesselrode

Nesselrode

9.9
A rich frozen dessert with chopped chestnuts, candied fruit, and maraschino cherries
  • noun
  • /ˈnɛsəlroʊd/
  • Archaic
translation icon : Nesselrode
  • The chef prepared a classic Nesselrode for dessert, featuring chestnuts and maraschino cherries.

Examples

  • She tasted the Nesselrode and was delighted by its creamy texture and rich flavors.

  • At the holiday party, guests enjoyed a traditional Nesselrode served with whipped cream.

  • I ordered a Nesselrode for dessert.

  • Have you ever tried Nesselrode ice cream?

  • At the holiday party, guests enjoyed a traditional Nesselrode served with whipped cream.

  • The chef prepared a classic Nesselrode for dessert, featuring chestnuts and maraschino cherries.

  • She tasted the Nesselrode and was delighted by its creamy texture and rich flavors.

Synonyms

Nesselrode pudding
vsNesselrode
  • Archaic
9.9

A rich frozen dessert with chestnuts, candied fruit, and rum

is the shorter label used without the extra noun in recipes
frozen pudding
vsNesselrode
4.0

A cold dessert made from custard, nuts, and sometimes a little alcohol, served frozen

is a specific recipe focused on chestnuts, cherries, candied fruit, and rum

Compounds

Nesselrode pudding
  • Archaic
9.9

A rich frozen dessert with chestnuts, candied fruit, and rum

Surface Forms

Nesselrode singular
Nesselrodes plural

Etymology

Nesselrode is named after Count Nesselrode, a Russian noble from the 1800s, and it became the name for a rich frozen 'pudding' made with chestnuts, cherries and liqueur. So, to remember Nesselrode, imagine a grand dinner where a noble serves this creamy, festive dessert.