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hard sauce

 

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Noun hard sauce has 1 sense
  1. hard sauce - butter and sugar creamed together with brandy or other flavoring and served with rich puddings
    --1 is a kind of
    sauce

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Term: Hard Sauce

Definition:

Hard sauce refers to a rich and sweet sauce typically served as a topping or accompaniment to desserts, especially Christmas puddings or steamed puddings. It is made from a combination of butter, sugar, and flavorings.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - Dessert Sauce

Hard sauce, often flavored with brandy, rum, or vanilla, is a sweet dessert topping that enhances the flavors of various puddings and cakes.

Example Sentence:

She generously poured hard sauce over the warm Christmas pudding, adding a delightful sweetness to every bite.

Sense 2:

Noun - Spiced Butter Sauce

Hard sauce is a spiced butter sauce served warm or at room temperature. It is typically made with butter, sugar, assorted spices, and often a splash of alcohol.

Example Sentence:

The traditional hard sauce recipe included nutmeg and a hint of whiskey, giving it a rich and flavorful taste.

Sense 3:

Noun - Thick Creamy Topping

Hard sauce can also refer to a thick and creamy topping used to garnish various desserts, like pies and cobblers.

Example Sentence:

The apple pie was perfectly complemented by a dollop of hard sauce, adding creaminess and a touch of sweetness.

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