Definition of "entremets" noun countable and uncountable , plural entremets
A dessert . quotations examples
Quotations I dined at Delmonico 's hard by the Fifth -avenue Hotel , a few nights ago ; and among the dainties which that consummate caterer favoured us with , was an entremet called an "Alaska ." The "Alaska " is a baked ice . A beau mentir qui vient de loin ; but this is no traveller 's tale . The nucleus or core of the entremet is an ice cream . This is surrounded by an envelope of carefully whipped cream , which , just before the dainty dish is served , is popped into the oven , or is brought under the scorching influence of a red hot salamander ; so that its surface is covered with a light brown crust .
1879 December 5, George Augustus [Henry] Sala, “Fashion and Food in New York”, in America Revisited, volume I, London: Vizetelly & Co., published 1882; 3rd edition, page 90