Word of the Day: Entremets

 

noun 1. A light dish served between two courses of a formal meal.

"The chef's signature entremets has layers of fresh fruit, cream, and pistachio." "Our wedding reception included a table of miniature entremets at the cocktail hour." "The pastry chef's Instagram was filled with photos of her artistic entremets creations."

French, late 15th century

In French, "entremets" means "between courses," but instead of it serving as a palate cleanser, you're more likely to find one of these delicate items on the dessert menu. They're high-end, sophisticated desserts, likely made by a special-trained pastry chef, and they include several layers of cake or sponge, mousse, cream, gelatin, and glazes. ...