Meaning of Mont Blanc | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A dessert consisting of chestnut purée which has been riced or extruded into vermicelli-like noodles.
2. Alternative letter-case form of Mont Blanc.
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3. The highest mountain in Europe, in the Alps between France and Italy.

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Examples

“... chestnut purée is often minimally altered. A Mont Blanc, for example, showcases its slightly sticky, candied attraction with only a little whipped cream and meringue to temper it.”

“A Mont Blanc is a celebration of decadent chestnut cream, a particularly beloved and nostalgic French flavor, and is eaten primarily around Christmas.”

“"I cut⟳ a slice of Mont Blanc for you. Here you go." The Mont Blanc on the fork had been beautifully split⟳ into four, and the layers of cream and sponge cake inside were visible. "This is all yours! I added a whole chestnut on top too!"”

“... a Mont Blanc pudding of chestnut purée and cream. After Yvonne said this was one of Ninette's favourite dishes, he sent a bowl to the Palace with a card saying it was for the Dreyfus sisters and Manon. Ninette sent chocolates in[…]”

“[…] chestnut desserts, like⟳ mont blancs. Ugh, that sucks. Oh well. I still like⟳ chestnuts. It would be hard to walk⟳ around while eating a mont blanc, though. I could eat⟳ inside the bakery, but I didn't have⟳ time for that.”

“[…] chestnut desserts is a mont blanc, or “white mountain," named after the highest peak in the Alps. This dessert is domed with swirled strands of chestnut purée and a dusting of powdered sugar mimicking the snow-capped mountain[…]”

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