ice-pudding

A child enjoys a scoop of ice-pudding in a bowl.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cold dessert: "ice-pudding" refers to a type of pudding that is chilled or frozen, typically made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings, then set in a mold and served cold. It is similar to a frozen custard or a chilled mousse-like dessert.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • For the party, she prepared a delicious ice-pudding topped with fresh berries. (A cold, molded dessert served chilled.)
  • The recipe for ice-pudding requires whipping the cream until stiff before freezing. (A dessert that is frozen or set in a cold environment.)

Advanced Usage

• "to serve ice-pudding": to present a frozen or chilled pudding as a dessert course.

  • The restaurant served ice-pudding with a warm caramel sauce. (The cold dessert was offered with a contrasting warm topping.)

• "ice-pudding mold": a container used to shape the pudding during freezing.

  • She used a decorative ice-pudding mold to create a festive shape. (A mold specifically designed for frozen puddings.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ice cream (n): a frozen dessert made from dairy products, distinct from pudding in texture.

  • Ice cream is softer and creamier than ice-pudding. (A popular frozen treat.)

• Pudding (n): a dessert with a soft, creamy consistency, often served warm or cold.

  • Traditional pudding is usually cooked, while ice-pudding is frozen. (The base dessert type.)

Synonyms

• Frozen pudding: a dessert that is chilled to a solid or semi-solid state.
• Chilled pudding: a pudding served cold but not necessarily frozen.

Related Idioms

Note on Usage

• "Ice-pudding" is less common in modern English than "frozen pudding" or "ice cream pudding." It may appear in historical recipes or regional British cuisine.