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savarin

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[sav-uh-rin] / ˈsæv ə rɪn /

noun

  1. a spongelike cake leavened with yeast, baked in a ring mold, and often soaked with a rum syrup.

Etymology

Origin of savarin

1875–80; < French, named after Anthelme Brillat- Savarin (died 1826), French politician and gourmet

Example Sentences

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Ali aims for a vegetarian kubbeh with mushroom wrapped and decorated in leaves, and Buddha picks a super-elevated "chips-and-dip" with Brillat savarin and a crumble.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2023

The savarin is served as dessert, either hot or cold.

From Desserts and Salads by Lemcke, Gesine

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