penuche

American  

[puh-noo-chee] / pəˈnu tʃi /

noun

1. Northern, North Midland, and Western U.S.  Also a fudgelike candy made of brown sugar, butter, and milk, usually with nuts.

2. panocha.

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penuche British  

/ pəˈnuːtʃɪ /

noun

1. a variant of panocha

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Etymology

Origin of penuche

1840–50, variant of panocha

Example Sentences

Chocolate frosting is a classic combo, but feel free to swap in your dad's favorite — say, vanilla buttercream or penuche.

From Salon

Pour the custard over the penuche filling in the pie, then top with whipped cream and toasted nuts, if desired.

From Seattle Times

And I've baked cookies, too, and whipped up a batch of penuche.

From Project Gutenberg

It is important to assemble this pie only just before serving; the penuche will soften once the custard layer is added.

From Seattle Times

The penuche can be poured into the crust and held at room temperature for up to two days.

From Seattle Times