penuche

[ puh-noo-chee ]

noun

1. Also Northern, North Midland, and Western U.S. a fudgelike candy made of brown sugar, butter, and milk, usually with nuts.
2. panocha ( def 1 ).

penuche

/ pəˈnuːtʃɪ /

noun

1. a variant of panocha

Word History and Origins

Origin of penuche¹

1840–50, Americanism; variant of panocha

Example Sentences

Chocolate frosting is a classic combo, but feel free to swap in your dad's favorite — say, vanilla buttercream or penuche.

From Salon

We place a big order at Murdick’s Fudge: chocolate, chocolate walnut, peanut butter, and penuche.

From Literature

Pour the custard over the penuche filling in the pie, then top with whipped cream and toasted nuts, if desired.

From Seattle Times

And I've baked cookies, too, and whipped up a batch of penuche.

From Project Gutenberg

It is important to assemble this pie only just before serving; the penuche will soften once the custard layer is added.

From Seattle Times