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croquembouche

[kroh-kuhm-boosh]

noun:

a pyramid of bite-size cream puffs coated and held in place with caramelized sugar

Explanation

A croquembouche is a tall, cone-shaped dessert made by stacking small cream puffs and holding them together with caramelized sugar. This impressive French treat is traditionally served at weddings and other celebrations in place of a cake. And like a wedding cake, a croquembouche is meant to be admired before it's eaten.

Example: The pastry chef built a magnificent croquembouche for the wedding.

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