penuche
Americannoun
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Northern, North Midland, and Western U.S. Also a fudgelike candy made of brown sugar, butter, and milk, usually with nuts.
noun
Etymology
Origin of penuche
1840–50, variant of panocha
Example Sentences
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Chocolate frosting is a classic combo, but feel free to swap in your dad's favorite — say, vanilla buttercream or penuche.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2022
Some to-go orders also get difficult if they include sauces like hot fudge or penuche, because the final assembly has to happen exactly when the customer arrives or else it’ll melt as well.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2020
Pour the custard over the penuche filling in the pie, then top with whipped cream and toasted nuts, if desired.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2014
It is important to assemble this pie only just before serving; the penuche will soften once the custard layer is added.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2014
We place a big order at Murdick’s Fudge: chocolate, chocolate walnut, peanut butter, and penuche.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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