Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
croquembouche
Noun
/ˌkrō.kəmˈbūsh/
Definition
A croquembouche is a French dessert consisting of a tower of cream puffs held together with caramel.
Examples
- For her wedding, the bride decided to create a stunning croquembouche as the centerpiece dessert.
- The chef showcased his skills by expertly assembling a towering croquembouche at the restaurant’s anniversary celebration.
Meaning
The term ‘croquembouche’ combines the French words ‘croque’ (to crunch) and ‘bouche’ (mouth), referring to the crunchy exterior of the dessert.
Synonyms
- tower of cream puffs
- choux tower
