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| bonbon |
a candy with a filling of fruit jam, nuts, or creamy sugar paste enclosed in a coating of chocolate or the like. |
| Camembert |
a rich creamy cheese with a soft center. |
| cream |
a food containing cream or having a creamy layer or center. [1/14 definitions] |
| dip |
a liquid or soft substance into which something is dipped, esp. a sauce or creamy mixture for dipping small pieces of food. [1/15 definitions] |
| fondant |
a soft creamy paste made of sugar, water, and cream of tartar, used in icing and candy. [1/2 definitions] |
| French dressing |
in the United States, a bright orange, creamy salad dressing that is made commercially. [1/2 definitions] |
| hard sauce |
a sweet, creamy mixture of butter, confectioner's sugar, and rum or brandy that is often served over plum puddings, steamed cakes, and the like. |
| hollandaise sauce |
a rich, creamy sauce made of egg yolk, lemon juice, and butter, usu. served over vegetables or fish. |
| pudding |
a soft, creamy, cooked dessert that is made with milk, flour, eggs, sugar, and flavoring. [1/3 definitions] |
| puff |
a light pastry filled with a sweet, creamy mixture. [1/8 definitions] |
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