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

We place a big order at Murdick’s Fudge: chocolate, chocolate walnut, peanut butter, and penuche.

From Literature

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Seattle Times