Blancmange: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is typically used in formal or traditional contexts, often associated with a dessert made from milk, sugar, and gelatin or cornstarch. It has a smooth, custard-like texture and is often served chilled.

• The chef prepared a delightful vanilla blancmange for dessert.
• In old English novels, one might come across characters enjoying blancmange at tea time.

This phrase is less common but may be used to emphasize the dessert's pudding-like consistency. It is suitable for contexts where you want to be clear that the blancmange has a texture similar to pudding.

• The blancmange pudding was a hit at the dinner party.
• If you enjoy creamy desserts, you should try making blancmange pudding.

This term is more colloquial and may be used in informal settings, especially in British English. It emphasizes the jelly-like consistency of the dessert made with milk. Suitable for casual conversations or when explaining the dessert to children.

• For a simple dessert, you can make milk jelly with some flavored gelatin.
• The kids love milk jelly because of its wobbly texture.